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Download Solution PDFWhat does "wholly rigorous" imprisonment refer to under Section 7 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
- The offender is allowed to engage in light work
- The offender is required to undergo hard labor during imprisonment.
- The offender is not required to work but must stay in solitary confinement.
- The offender is given a chance to appeal the sentence.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2 : The offender is required to undergo hard labor during imprisonment.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 2.
Key Points
Explanation:
- Section 7 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, defines "wholly rigorous" imprisonment as a sentence where the offender is required to perform hard labor or strenuous tasks during their time in prison. It is a stricter form of imprisonment compared to simple imprisonment.
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