Heinous offences' as defined in Section 2(33) means

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A. An offence under Indian Penal Code or any other law for which the minimum punishment is three years or more

B. An offence under Indian Penal Code or any other law for which the minimum punishment is five years or more

C. An offence under Indian Penal Code or any other law for which the minimum punishment is seven years or more

D. An offence under Indian Penal Code or any other law for which the minimum punishment is ten years or more

Answer: Option C

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