Regarding "Hit and Run' cases under Section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), what is the maximum punishment if an offender causes death by rash and negligent driving and fails to inform a 'police officer' or "Magistrate?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Imprisonment up to 10 years and a fine.
Under Section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, the maximum punishment for a "Hit and Run" case is 10 years of imprisonment and a fine.
This specific provision applies when an offender causes the death of a person through rash or negligent driving (not amounting to culpable homicide) and subsequently escapes the scene without reporting the incident to a police officer or a Magistrate soon after the accident.
It was introduced to replace the more lenient provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and to ensure immediate accountability and medical assistance for victims.