Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment
Full Text
The provisions of section 468 shall apply, for setting off the period of detention undergone by the accused against the sentence of imprisonment imposed under this Chapter, in the same manner as they apply in respect of the imprisonment under other provisions of this Sanhita.
Plain English Summary
Ensures that time spent in custody before the final judgment is deducted from the sentence awarded through plea bargaining.
Key Legal Elements
- Time spent in jail during investigation/trial (detention) must be deducted from the final sentence
- Applies Section 468 rules to plea bargaining sentences
- Ensures the accused gets credit for time already served
Practical Note
This section ensures that 'Set-off' rights apply to plea bargaining. If an accused was in jail for 2 months during the trial and the plea bargaining sentence is 3 months, they only need to serve the remaining 1 month.
हिंदी पाठ
धारा 468 के प्रावधान, अभियुक्त द्वारा भोगी गई निरुद्धि (detention) की अवधि को इस अध्याय के तहत लगाई गई कारावास की सजा के विरुद्ध समायोजित (set off) करने के लिए उसी तरह लागू होंगे जैसे वे इस संहिता के अन्य प्रावधानों के तहत कारावास के संबंध में लागू होते हैं।