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Whoever commits an act of terrorism which falls under section 6(2)(ee) shall be punishable with imprisonment which shall not be less than fourteen years but may extend to imprisonment for life as provided by section ____________ of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997?

Correct answer: B. 7(ff)

  • A. 7(f)
  • B. 7(ff)
  • C. 7(g)
  • D. 7(gg)

Explanation

Section 7(ff) applies to an act of terrorism under section 6(2)(ee), prescribing at least fourteen years' imprisonment, extendable to life imprisonment. The repeated-letter clauses in section 7 distinguish these specific aggravated categories.

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