Multiple choice

A Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass a

  1. sentence of imprisonment exceeding 7 years

  2. sentence of imprisonment no exceeding 7 years

  3. sentence of life imprisonment

  4. death sentence

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A Chief Judicial Magistrate under Section 29 of Cr.P.C. can impose a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding 7 years. They are not authorized to impose life imprisonment or death sentence - these require higher courts (Sessions Court or above) as per the graduated sentencing jurisdiction structure.

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