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Under Section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the amount of fine an offender may be liable for?

  1. The amount of fine is limited and fixed by the court.
  2.  The amount of fine is unlimited, but it must not be excessive.
  3. The amount of fine is fixed by the severity of the crime.
  4. The fine is always a fixed amount based on the offense.

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Option 2 :  The amount of fine is unlimited, but it must not be excessive.

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Key PointsSection 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, states that if the law does not specify a maximum amount for a fine, the amount of the fine is unlimited. However, the court must ensure that the fine is not excessive and is reasonable given the circumstances of the case.

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