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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of deterrent theory?

Option: 1

Sometimes the punishment may become disproportionate with the seriousness of the crime.


Option: 2

Society develops feelings of vengeance and destructive tendencies follow


Option: 3

The State may become autocratic in its functioning, using the punishment to torment people. 


Option: 4

Instils the feeling of trust within the society, towards the judiciary.


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All the options are correct except for the last one and instilling the feeling of trust within the society towards the judiciary is an advantage of the theory. Hence, the correct option is d.

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