"An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" — what is this theory of punishment called ?
The maxim 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' (Lex Talionis) represents the Retributive Theory of punishment (Pratikaravadi siddhant), which holds that an offender…
Choose your answer
"An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" — what is this theory of punishment called ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
The maxim 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' (Lex Talionis) represents the Retributive Theory of punishment (Pratikaravadi siddhant), which holds that an offender deserves punishment proportional to the crime committed.
Practice for these exams
-
UGC NET Law
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
IIT Kharagpur LL.M. Entrance
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
RPSC Senior Teacher Grade II
-
CLAT PG
Subject revision for a passage-based exam
-
CUET PG Law (LL.M.)
Subject revision
-
AILET PG
Subject revision
-
Uttarakhand Judicial Services
Subject revision