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Question

In calculating fractions of terms of punishment, imprisonment for life shall be reckoned as equivalent to ________.

The correct answer is
Imprisonment for twenty years

Calculating Life Imprisonment Terms

When determining fractions of punishment terms, the legal standard often equates imprisonment for life to a fixed number of years. This standardized calculation ensures uniformity in sentencing.

The generally accepted equivalence is:

  • Imprisonment for life is treated as equivalent to imprisonment for twenty years.

This means that any calculation involving a fraction of a life sentence will use twenty years as the base duration.

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Important Questions from IPC

  1. Chapter XV of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the:

  2. A Rash and Negligent act endangering life of others, which did not result in harm to anyone, is  _______

  3. A police officer arrested and detained a girl in the lock-up even after producing a bail order. The police officer shall be guilty of ________.
  4. Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code deals with which of the following crimes?
  5. Which of the following Chapters of the Indian Penal Code deals with "General Exceptions"?
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