Which of the following is not a criteria for the framework of just punishment discussed by Steffen (2012)?

a. The motivation for punishment must be vengeance.
b. Punishment should restore a “value equilibrium” distorted and disturbed by the wrongdoing.
c. Punishments should not be cruel and should be the least harsh sentence.
d. The punishment and sentence must be properly authorized.


Ans: A

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