As per Section 12 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, what is the maximum duration for which solitary confinement can be imposed at a time?

The correct answer is 14 days

Key Points Section 12 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita states that solitary confinement cannot exceed 14 days at a time, and there must be an interval of at least equal duration between two periods of solitary confinement. Additionally, if the imprisonment is for more than three months, solitary confinement cannot exceed 7 days per month, with an equal interval between periods. This provision ensures that solitary confinement is not imposed for excessively long durations, protecting prisoners' mental and physical well-being.