Section 112: Petty organised crime

Corresponding IPC provision

As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table

Questions on this section

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1. 1. Under Section 112(2) BNS, whoever commits petty organised crime shall be punished with

   A.imprisonment for not less than one year which may extend to seven years, and fineB.imprisonment which may extend to three years, or fine, or bothC.imprisonment for not less than three years which may extend to ten years, and fineD.imprisonment for not less than five years which may extend to imprisonment for life, and fine of not less than five lakh rupees
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2. 2. Which of the following acts, when committed by a member of a group or gang, is expressly mentioned in Section 112(1) BNS as petty organised crime?

   A.Land grabbingB.Selling of public examination question papersC.Human trafficking for prostitution or ransomD.Contract killing
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3. 3. The Explanation to Section 112(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 lists what 'theft' includes for the purposes of petty organised crime. Which of the following is NOT expressly mentioned in that Explanation?

   A.theft through card skimming, and shopliftingB.theft of an Automated Teller Machine, and cargo theftC.theft from a vehicle, dwelling house or business premisesD.theft by a clerk of property held by his employer
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