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The act of committing murder carries two possible penalties: either a **death sentence or life imprisonment**, along with the obligation to pay a fine. Murder convictions can result in either a death sentence or life imprisonment, accompanied by the requirement to pay a fine.

It specifies that anyone who performs an action with the intention or knowledge that it could cause the death of another person shall be deemed guilty of murder. The punishment for this offense is **imprisonment for a period of up to ten years**.

The commission of sexual assault will result in punishment. The individual responsible shall be subject to imprisonment, with a term **not less than seven years and not exceeding ten years**, along with the obligation to pay a fine. For further information on Section 376 and related matters, please feel free to contact us to discuss the legal provisions.

Sexual harassment includes unwanted physical contact and advances, as well as demands or requests for sexual favors, or the display of pornography. This is a crime with one of the most numbers of cases reported in India. Know more about this Section.

Those who engage in robbery will face punishment in the form of rigorous **imprisonment for a duration that can extend up to ten years**, along with the requirement to pay a fine. If the robbery takes place on a highway between sunset and sunrise, the imprisonment period may be extended to fourteen years.

Section 363 (Kidnapping): The act of kidnapping any individual from India or from their lawful guardianship is punishable with imprisonment for a duration of up to seven years, in addition to being liable to pay a fine.

Section 499 (Defamation): Occurs when someone communicates or publishes a false statement, accusation, or false imputation about another person.

Section 468 (Forgery for cheating): Forgery, intending that the document or electronic record shall be used for the purpose of cheating, is punishable with imprisonment up to seven years and fine.

Section 378 (Theft): The act of theft occurs when someone, with the intention of dishonestly taking movable property without the owner's consent, moves the property.

Section 497 (Adultery): Engaging in sexual intercourse with a person known to be another man's wife, without his consent or connivance, not amounting to rape, is punishable.

Section 147 (Punishment for rioting): Those found guilty of rioting will be subjected to imprisonment for a period that may extend to two years, or a fine, or both.

Section 351 (Assault): An individual who intentionally or knowingly makes a gesture or takes any preparatory action that causes another person to fear that criminal force is about to be used against them commits an assault.

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Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA): Crucial legislation in India that focuses on preventing and combating money laundering and the generation of illicit proceeds.

Section 12A of the SEBI Act, 1992: Pertains to the prohibition and punishment for insider trading in securities markets, aiming to ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity.

Section 66E (IT Act): Punishes intentional capture, publication, or transmission of the image of a private area of any person without his or her consent, violating privacy.

Section 309 (Attempt to commit suicide): A person who makes an attempt to commit suicide shall face punishment, which may involve simple imprisonment for up to one year, or a fine, or both.