Whoever absconds in order to avoid being served with any process issued by any Court or any other authority or officer under NAB, Ordinance or in any manner prevents, avoid or evades the service on himself from the proceedings or punishment shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to_______________?
Correct answer: C. Three years
- A. One year
- B. Two years
- C. Three years
- D. None of above
Explanation
Section 31-A penalizes absconding or evading service of process with imprisonment that may extend to three years. The two-year period is shorter than the statutory maximum.
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