Delhi Judicial Services Pre Exam 2007

A Metropolitan Magistrate may pass a sentence not exceeding

Verified Answer
A. 5 years
B. 7 years
C. 3 years
D. None of the above

Explanation:

Section 29(3) of CrPC states that a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or of fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees, or of both.