Under Section 25(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what may the Court do when a person is convicted in one trial for multiple offences?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Answer: May impose punishments to run either concurrently or consecutively as appropriate
Explanation
Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Section 25(1) gives the court discretion when a person is convicted of multiple offences in a single trial.
This means the court can decide:
Concurrent sentences → all punishments run at the same time
Consecutive sentences → punishments run one after another
The choice depen ds on:
Nature and seriousness of offences
Justice and proportionality
Judicial discretion
Additional Key Points
This provision replaces a similar rule from the old CrPC, 1973
Ensures flexibility in sentencing
Prevents overly harsh or rigid punishment structures
Common in cases involving multiple charges (fraud, theft, assault, etc.)
Supports fair and balanced criminal justice delivery
Potential Questions & Answers
Q. What are consecutive sentences?
Ans: Sentences served one after another
Q. Which law replaced the CrPC in India?
Ans: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023