Section 6Penal
Fractions of terms of punishment
Full Text
6. Fractions of terms of punishment.
In calculating fractions of terms of punishment, imprisonment for life shall be reckoned as equivalent to imprisonment for twenty years unless otherwise provided.
Plain English Summary
This section specifies that for the purpose of calculating fractions of terms of punishment, life imprisonment is considered equivalent to 20 years.
Key Legal Elements
- Provides rules for calculating fractions of terms of punishment.
- Sets life imprisonment as equivalent to 20 years for calculation purposes.
Practical Note
This rule is used when calculating sentences for attempts (which are often half of the maximum term) or when combining multiple fractional sentences.
हिंदी पाठ
6. दंडावधियों की भिन्नें।
दंड की अवधियों के अंशों (भिन्नों) की गणना करने में, जब तक कि अन्यथा प्रावधान न हो, आजीवन कारावास को बीस वर्ष के कारावास के तुल्य (बराबर) माना जाएगा।