What is the overall maximum period of solitary confinement a court may order under section 11 of the…
Section 11 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 allows no more than three months of solitary confinement in all. Section 12 separately limits how long solitary confinement…
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What is the overall maximum period of solitary confinement a court may order under section 11 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
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Section 11 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 allows no more than three months of solitary confinement in all.
Section 12 separately limits how long solitary confinement can be served at a time.
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Option A
One year exceeds the three-month overall cap.
Option B
Three months is the overall maximum. Lower caps apply where the term of imprisonment is one year or less.
Option C
Two years exceeds the cap, even when the underlying imprisonment lasts longer.
Option D
Six months exceeds the three-month statutory ceiling.
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