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X murdered A, and was sentenced to life imprisonment. While serving his sentence, X murdered another inmate B. What punishment must follow for his action?

X murdered A, and was sentenced to life imprisonment. While serving his sentence, X murdered another inmate B. What punishment must follow for his action?

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Option A: X must be punished with death.

Option B: X cannot be punished with death, and can only be sentenced to life imprisonment.

Option C: X may be sentenced to life imprisonment or death

Option D: Murder of a criminal is not an offence.

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

Section 303 of Indian Penal Code:- Whoever, being under sentence ofimprisonment for life, commits murder, shall be punished with death.

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