[Solved] Punishment for Dowry death is:

Q.	Punishment for Dowry death is:
A.	Not less than three years
B.	Not less than five years
C.	Not less than seven years and in rare circumstances may extend to death sentence
D.	Not less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life.
Answer» D. Not less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life.

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