Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) One month. According to Section 73 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), when a person is sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, the maximum period of solitary confinement that can be imposed is one month.
Explanation:
· Section 73, IPC: This section provides for the imposition of solitary confinement on prisoners sentenced to rigorous imprisonment, with specific limitations based on the term of imprisonment.
· Solitary Confinement: It is a form of imprisonment where the prisoner is isolated from any human contact, except for members of prison staff.
· Term Limitation: For rigorous imprisonment terms not exceeding six months, the solitary confinement period cannot exceed one month.
· Gradation: The law stipulates different maximum periods of solitary confinement based on the length of the imprisonment sentence.
· Purpose: The limitations aim to balance the punitive aspect of solitary confinement with considerations of human rights and mental health.
Information Booster:
· Solitary Confinement Maximum Periods:
· For a sentence of up to six months: up to one month of solitary confinement.
· For a sentence over six months and up to one year: up to two months of solitary confinement.
· For a sentence over one year: up to three months of solitary confinement.
· Legal Safeguards: Solitary confinement must be imposed judiciously, considering the prisoner’s health and well-being.
· Judicial Review: Courts can review the imposition of solitary confinement to ensure it is not arbitrary or excessively harsh.
Additional Information:
· Fifteen Days: This option is incorrect as the maximum period for a term not exceeding six months is one month, not fifteen days.
· One Month: Correct as per Section 73 IPC for terms of rigorous imprisonment not exceeding six months.
· Three Months: This option is applicable for sentences over one year but is not relevant for terms not exceeding six months.
· Six Months: This option is incorrect as solitary confinement for six months is not permissible for any imprisonment term under Section 73 IPC.
