IPC 57Chapter III · Of PunishmentsNow BNS 6

Section 57 · Fractions of terms of punishment

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In calculating fractions of terms of punishment, 1 [imprisonment] for life shall be reckoned as equivalent to57 [imprisonment] for twenty years.

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IPC 57BNS 6

6. Fractions of terms of punishment.

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  1. 1955SubstitutedIn force from:

    By: Act 26 of 1955

    With effect from 1-1-1956.

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