An offence is punishable with imprisonment as well as fine the maximum punishment in default of fine which can be given is

Option A: Not more than half of the prescribed punishment

Option B: More than one fourth of the prescribed punishment

Option C: Not more than one fourth of the maximum prescribed imprisonment for the offence

Option D: None of the above

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

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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