Under Section 11 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, if a convict is sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 8 months, what is the maximum period of solitary confinement that can be ordered?

The correct answer is ​ 2 months

Key PointsAs per Section 11 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, if the term of rigorous imprisonment is more than six months but not exceeding one year, the maximum period of solitary confinement allowed is two months. This provision ensures that solitary confinement is imposed within reasonable limits based on the duration of imprisonment.