Whoever distributes or shows or played a recording of visual images or sounds which are threatening, abusive or insulting with a view to their being displayed or publiished by himself or another for the purpose thereby to stir up sectarian hatred he committed offence under section 8(d) shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to________________?
Correct answer: B. Five years
- A. Two years
- B. Five years
- C. Seven years
- D. Ten years
Explanation
Section 8(d) prescribes imprisonment that may extend to five years for distributing or displaying threatening, abusive or insulting recordings intended to stir sectarian hatred. The maximum term is therefore five years, not seven or ten.
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