Which section of the Indian Penal Code was struck down by the Judiciary in 1983?
A
Section 8
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B
Section 167
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C
Section 303
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D
Section 11
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Solution
The correct option is C Section 303 The Supreme Court struck down section 303 of Indian Penal Code in 1983. This entailed a mandatory death sentence for a person who was imprisoned for life. The court considered this as unconstitutional.