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Section 6 – Fractions of terms of punishment

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

CHAPTER II: OF PUNISHMENTS

Section 6: Fractions of terms of punishment.

Bare Act

In calculating fractions of terms of punishment, imprisonment for life shall be reckoned as equivalent to imprisonment for twenty years unless otherwise provided.

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Simplified Act

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Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh is convicted of a crime and sentenced to life imprisonment. However, due to his good behavior, the court decid