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The Court of Magistrate of 3rd class, can pass________________?

Correct answer: C. Imprisonment not exceeding one month

  • A. Imprisonment for one year
  • B. Imprisonment for six months
  • C. Imprisonment not exceeding one month
  • D. None of above

Explanation

A Magistrate of the third class may award imprisonment not exceeding one month under the sentencing limits in section 32. The longer periods belong to higher classes of Magistrates.

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