IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 74 IPC

Limit of solitary confinement

Offence

In executing a sentence of solitary confinement, such confinement shall in no case exceed fourteen days at a time, with intervals between the periods of solitary confinement of not less duration than such periods;
and when the imprisonment awarded shall exceed three months, the solitary confinement shall not exceed seven days in any one month of the whole imprisonment awarded, with intervals between the periods of solitary confinement of not less duration than such periods.

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FAQ — Section 74 IPC

Section 74 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Limit of solitary confinement”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

In executing a sentence of solitary confinement, such confinement shall in no case exceed fourteen days at a time, with intervals between the periods of solitary confinement of not less duration than such periods; and when the imprisonment awarded shall exceed three months, the solitary confinement shall not exceed seven days in any one month of the whole imprisonment awarded, with intervals between the periods of solitary confinement of not less duration than such periods.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

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