Multiple choice

A Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding

  1. three years or of fine not exceeding five thousand rupees or of both

  2. five years or of fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees or of both

  3. seven years or of fine which may extend to any amount or both

  4. seven years or of fine not exceeding one lakh rupees or of both
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: No such provision under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Option (2) is incorrect: No such provision under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Option (3) is correct: Section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure says that the court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass any sentence authorised by law, except a sentence of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years. Option (4) is incorrect: No such provision under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

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