Multiple choice

Which of the following sections makes provision of solitary confinement under the IPC?

  1. Section 71

  2. Section 72

  3. Section 73

  4. Section 74
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 71 of the IPC provides limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 72 of the IPC provides punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which. Option (3) is correct: Section 73 of the IPC provides provision of solitary confinement. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 74 of the IPC provides limit of solitary confinement.

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