'A' knowing that 'B' has murdered 'C' assists 'B' to hide the body with intention of screening 'B' from punishment. A is liable for punishment to
Verified Answer
A. Seven year imprisonment and fine
B. Seven year imprisonment
C. Five year imprisonment
D. Five year imprisonment and fine
Explanation:
This act falls under Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 'Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender'. If the offence for which the evidence is screened is punishable with death or imprisonment for life (as murder is), the person causing the disappearance of evidence is liable to imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.