Question

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

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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