Multiple choice

The Court of a Magistrate of the first class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term, not exceeding

  1. three years

  2. five years

  3. seven years

  4. four years
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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: Section 29(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure says that the Court of a Magistrate of the first class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term, not exceeding three years or of fine not exceeding five thousand rupees or of both. Option (2) is incorrect: No such provision of five years. Option (3) is incorrect: No such provision of seven years. Option (4) is incorrect: No such provision of four years.

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