Multiple choice

The maximum term of imprisonment awardable in a summary trial is

  1. three months

  2. six months

  3. one year

  4. two years
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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: Under Section 262 of the CrPC, the sentence of imprisonment shall not exceed three months in the case of any conviction under summary trial. Option (2) is incorrect: No such term is mentioned in the CrPC under summary trial. Option (3) is incorrect: No such term is mentioned in the CrPC under summary trial. Option (4) is incorrect: No such term is mentioned in the CrPC under summary trial.

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