Which of the following statements is/are correct? (1) Indian Penal Code is divided into XXIII Chapters. (2) The draft of the Indian Penal Code was prepared by Dr. Hari Singh Gaur. (3) The Prime Minister of India is exempted from the application of Penal Code. (4) Imprisonment for Life was substituted for the words Transportation Life by the Act XXVI of 1955. Codes:

Option A: Only (1) is correct

Option B: (1) and (2) are correct

Option C: (2), (3) and (4) are correct

Option D: (1) and (4) are correct

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

Before Act 26 of 1955, a sentence of transportation for life could legally be undergone by a prisoner by way of rigorous imprisonment for life in a designated prison in India. After the said Act, such a convict shall be dealt with in the same manner as one sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for the same term.

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