In case the offence is punishable with both imprisonment and fine, maximum sentence that can be awarded by the Court in default of payment of fine is

Option A: Equal to the term of imprisonment which is the maximum fixed for the offence

Option B: Half of the term of imprisonment which is the maximum fixed for the offence

Option C: One-third of the term of imprisonment which is the maxi- mum fixed for the offences

Option D: One-fourth of the term of imprisonment which is the maxi- mum fixed for the offence

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

Section 65 of the IPC deals with the problem. Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable. Sec 65 deals with the Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable. 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 term of imprisonment which is the maximum fixed for the offence, if the offence be punishable with imprisonment as well as fine.

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