Whoever being accused under section 21-L of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term not less than_______________________________?
Correct answer: B. Five years
- A. One year
- B. Five years
- C. Three years
- D. Two years
Explanation
An offence under section 21-L carries a minimum imprisonment of five years. The phrase 'not less than' asks for the statutory minimum, rather than the maximum possible sentence.
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