Correct option is C
The correct answer is
(c) Section 73. Section 73 of the Indian Penal Code (I.P.C.) specifically deals with the provision of solitary confinement for a convict. It allows the Court to impose solitary confinement as part of the sentence, subject to certain limits based on the duration of the total imprisonment.
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Explanation:
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Section 73 I.P.C.: This Section allows the Court to direct that a convict may be kept in solitary confinement for any portion of the imprisonment to which he has been sentenced. However, there are limitations on the duration of solitary confinement based on the length of the sentence:
· For imprisonment up to 6 months, solitary confinement can be up to 1 month.
· For imprisonment exceeding 6 months but not exceeding 1 year, solitary confinement can be up to 2 months.
· For imprisonment exceeding 1 year, solitary confinement can be up to 3 months.
Information Booster:
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Purpose of Solitary Confinement: Solitary confinement is used as an additional measure of punishment, often intended to further discipline the convict.
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Criticism: Solitary confinement is a controversial practice, criticized for its potential psychological effects on prisoners.
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Related Sections: Sections 74 and 75 of the I.P.C. provide further guidelines on solitary confinement, including the intervals and conditions under which it can be imposed.
Additional Information:
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Section 71 (a): Deals with the limit of punishment where an act is made punishable in multiple ways, but it does not concern solitary confinement.
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Section 72 (b): Relates to the punishment of offences that are not specifically provided for in the I.P.C., and it does not address solitary confinement.
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None of the Above (d): Incorrect, as Section 73 is the correct provision.
