A person for offence of theft is convicted and sentenced by J.M.F. C. to one year imprisonment and fine. What is the maximum term of imprisonment which can be awarded in default of payment of fine?
Verified Answer
A. One month
B. Nine months
C. Six months
D. One year
Explanation:
Section 65 of the Indian Penal Code states that the term of imprisonment for default of fine shall not exceed one-fourth of the maximum term of imprisonment fixed for the offence. For theft (Section 379 IPC), the maximum imprisonment is three years. One-fourth of three years (36 months) is nine months.