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Download Solution PDFAccording to Section 11 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, what is the maximum duration of solitary confinement for a person sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for less than six months?
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Option 2 : 1 month
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1 month
Key Points As per Section 11 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, if a person is sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, the court can order solitary confinement for a maximum period of one month. This restriction ensures that solitary confinement remains proportional to the severity of the sentence.