Section 8 of BNS : Section 8: Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Raj is convicted of theft and is sentenced to a fine of ₹10,000 and six months of imprisonment in default of payment.

Application:

1. Raj is required to pay a fine of ₹10,000.
2. If Raj fails to pay the fine, he will have to serve an additional six months in prison.
3. If Raj pays ₹5,000 (half of the fine) before the expiration of three months of imprisonment, he will be released after serving three months.
4. If Raj pays ₹7,500 (three-fourths of the fine) before the expiration of one and a half months of imprisonment, he will be released after serving one and a half months.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya is convicted of a minor traffic violation and is sentenced to a fine of ₹3,000. The court also states that in default of payment, Priya will serve two months of simple imprisonment.

Application:

1. Priya is required to pay a fine of ₹3,000.
2. If Priya fails to pay the fine, she will have to serve two months of simple imprisonment.
3. If Priya pays ₹1,500 (half of the fine) before the expiration of one month of imprisonment, she will be released after serving one month.
4. If Priya pays ₹2,000 (two-thirds of the fin...

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