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Whoever habitually receives or deals in property which he knows or has reason to believe to be stolen property, shall be punished under section 413 P.P.C. with imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term which may extend to_________________?

Correct answer: B. Ten years

  • A. Seven years
  • B. Ten years
  • C. Fourteen years
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Section 413 PPC punishes the habitual receiving or dealing in property known, or reasonably believed, to be stolen with imprisonment for life or imprisonment up to ten years, along with fine. Thus, the fixed-term maximum is ten years.

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