Which has been ruled by the Supreme Court to be cruel and unusual punishment?

jail for petty theft

jail for minor crimes

jail for narcotics addiction

jail for narcotics possession

The answer is: Jail for narcotic addiction

The correct answer is jail for narcotics addiction.

Jailing addicts would result in a withdrawal, which would be cruel and painful for the inmate, having similar effect to physical torture once they wouldn't have any kind of treatment. They might be considered a sick person instead of a criminal, who needs to get proper care, not be thrown in jail.