Question

A Class I judicial magistrate has the power to give a punishment of:

• A. 5 years, Rs. 3000
• B. 3 years, Rs. 5000
• C. 5 years, Rs. 5000
• D. 3 years, Rs. 3000

Hint:

Recall Section 29 CrPC limits for a First Class magistrate.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Use the hierarchy of magistrate sentencing limits given under Section 29 of the CrPC to answer this.

Step 2: At the top, the Chief Judicial Magistrate may impose up to 7 years of imprisonment with any fine, short of death or life imprisonment.

Step 3: The First Class Judicial Magistrate ranks below that, with a ceiling of 3 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of Rs. 5000.

Step 4: The Second Class Judicial Magistrate is limited to 1 year and Rs. 1000. Matching the Class I figures, the correct pairing is 3 years and Rs. 5000.

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