What is the quantum of punishment prescribed for discrimination against…
2023
What is the quantum of punishment prescribed for discrimination against Divyangjan?
- A.
Fine upto Rs. 5 lakhs and imprisonment upto 5 years
- B.
Fine upto Rs. 5 lakhs and imprisonment upto 2 years
- C.
Fine upto Rs. 50,000 and imprisonment upto 1 year
- D.
Fine upto Rs. 1 lakh and imprisonment upto 10 years
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Correct answer: B
According to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act), the punishment for contravention of its provisions generally includes a fine up to Rs 10,000 for the first offence, and for subsequent offences a fine from Rs 50,000 up to Rs 5 lakhs and/or imprisonment up to 2 years.