Chhattisgarh Pre 2008

Whether sentence awarded in default of payment of fine can be set off under section 428 Cr.P.C.

Verified Answer
A. Yes
B. No
C. Half can be set off
D. One fourth can be set off

Explanation:

Section 428 of the Criminal Procedure Code allows for the period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the term of imprisonment imposed on him. However, this set-off applies only to the substantive sentence of imprisonment and not to the imprisonment awarded in default of payment of fine.