Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following best illustrates the remission of a sentence?

• A. Replacing imprisonment with fine
• B. Postponing of the death sentence
• C. Reducing the years of imprisonment
• D. Relief granted due to unsound mind

Answer 1

The correct option is C Reducing the years of imprisonment

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Remission of sentence simply means, reduction of the amount of sentence without changing its character, for example, a sentence of 5 year may be remitted to 2 year, without changing the nature of the punishment.