Where a person is convicted of an offence which provides for imprisonment & fine then in default of payment of fine the max. further imprisonment that can be awarded by a court is
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A. 1/4 the max. sentence for the offence
B. 1/2 max. sentence for offence
C. 3 months
D. None of the above
Explanation:
Section 65 of the Indian Penal Code states that the term for which the Court directs the offender to be imprisoned in default of payment of a fine shall not exceed one-fourth of the maximum term of imprisonment fixed for the offence, if the offence be punishable with imprisonment as well as fine.