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The Court of Magistrate of 2nd class, can pass______________?

Correct answer: C. Imprisonment not exceeding one year

  • A. Imprisonment for five years
  • B. Imprisonment for three years
  • C. Imprisonment not exceeding one year
  • D. None of above

Explanation

A Magistrate of the second class may impose imprisonment up to one year under the sentencing limits in the Code. The five-year and three-year alternatives exceed that court's jurisdiction.

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