Multiple choice

Read the following paragraph and answer the Question given below

Protection of society and stamping out criminal proclivity must be the object of Law, which must be achieved by imposing appropriate sentence. Therefore, law as a cornerstone of the edifice of “order” should meet the challenges confronting the society. In operating the sentencing system law should adopt the corrective machinery or the deterrence based on factual matrix. By deft modulation sentencing process be stern where it should be and tempered with mercy where it warrants to he. The facts and given circumstances in each case, the nature of crime, the manner in which it was planned and committed. the motive for the commission of crime, the conduct of the accused. the nature of weapons used and all other attending circumstances are relevant facts which would enter into the area of consideration.

While imposing sentence what are the relevant considerations?

  1. The nature of crime only

  2. The manner in which it was planned and committed only

  3. The motive for the commission of crime only

  4. All the above are relevant considerations
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The passage discusses sentencing philosophy in criminal law, emphasizing that courts must consider multiple factors while imposing sentences. The relevant considerations include: nature of the crime, manner of planning and execution, motive, conduct of the accused, nature of weapons used, and all attending circumstances. Option D is correct because ALL the factors listed in A, B, and C (nature of crime, manner of commission, and motive) are relevant considerations, not just one in isolation.

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