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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding bail for

    undertrial prisoners under Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Statement 1: An undertrial prisoner can be detained indefinitely until trial if convicted under multiple charges. Statement 2: An undertrial prisoner detained for half the maximum imprisonment period for the offence must be released on personal bond. Statement 3: The provision for release after half detention does not apply to offences punishable by death or life imprisonment. Statement 4: For offences punishable with life imprisonment, an undertrial prisoner must be released after serving one-third of the maximum sentence. Which statements are correct?
    A Statements 1 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 1, 2, and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statements 2, 3, and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 479 of BNSS, 2023 addresses maximum detention periods and bail provisions for undertrial prisoners. Statement 2 is substantially correctтАФgeneral principle of release after half detention for ordinary offences. Statement 3 is correctтАФthe section excludes death and life imprisonment offences from the automatic bail provisions. Statement 4 is correctтАФBNSS provides that first-time offenders with life imprisonment charges get release after one-third detention. Statement 1 is incorrect because Section 479 provides maximum detention limits and mandatory bail provisions to prevent indefinite detention. Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct.

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