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Under section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sunita knowingly hides her brother, who has committed organised crime. How is she treated?

Sunita is liable to imprisonment of at least three years which may extend to life, plus a fine of at least five lakh rupees. Section 111(5) exempts only the offender's spouse, and a sister does not fall within that proviso.

  1. AShe is exempt because harbouring by a relative is never punishable
  2. BShe is exempt only if she is the offender's spouse
  3. CShe is liable to imprisonment of not less than three years, extending to life, and fine of at least five lakh rupeesCorrect
  4. DShe is liable to a fine only

Explanation

Section 111(5) punishes intentional harbouring or concealment of an organised crime offender with imprisonment of at least three years, extending to life, and fine of at least five lakh rupees. The proviso exempts only the spouse of the offender, not a sibling.

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