93.
If multiple offences carry different punishments but it is unclear which one has been committed, how does Section 72 of the Indian Penal Code ensure proportional justice ?
A:
By imposing punishment for the offence with the lowest prescribed term
B:
By applying punishment equal to the average of all possible offences
C:
By leaving the choice of punishment to the prosecuting authority
D:
By suspending the punishment until further clarification is made
The answer is:
A
