Chhattisgarh Pre 2019

Chief judicial magistrate may pass sentence?

Verified Answer
A. Upto death
B. Upto life imprisonment
C. Upto 10 years imprisonment
D. Upto seven years imprisonment.

Explanation:

Section 29(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) states that the Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass any sentence authorized by law, except a sentence of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years.