Which one of the following has the power to pass a sentence of Imprisonment in a term of ten years under Cr. P.C.?

Option A: The Court of Magistrate of First Class

Option B: The Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate

Option C: An Assistant Sessions Judge

Option D: The Court of a Chief Metropolitan Magistrate

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

Sentences which Magistrates may pass.—(1) The Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass any sentence authorised by law except a sentence of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years. (2) The Court of a Magistrate of the first class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or of fine not exceeding 1 [ten thousand rupees], or of both. (3) The Court of Magistrate of the second class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or of fine not exceeding 2 [five thousand rupees], or of both. (4) The Court of a Chief Metropolitan Magistrate shall have the powers of the Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate and that of a Metropolitan Magistrate, the powers of the Court of a Magistrate of the first class.

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THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ACT, 1882 (PAPER 09 Q.NO. 321 TO 345)

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THE ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT, 1996 (PAPER 03 Q. NO. 61 TO 90)

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