The Court of Magistrate of 2nd class, can pass______________?
Correct answer: B. Imprisonment not exceeding one year
- A. Imprisonment for five years
- B. Imprisonment not exceeding one year
- C. Imprisonment for three years
- 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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