Question

First class Magistrate can award imprisonment up to ______ years and/or a fine of ₹ ______.

Options

• 4 years; ₹ 20,000

• 3 years; ₹ 10,000

• 3 years; ₹ 5,000

• 2 years; ₹ 5,000

Answer 1

First class Magistrate can award imprisonment up to 3 years and/or a fine of ₹ 5,000.

Explanation:

In India, a First-Class Magistrate can impose a fine of up to ₹ 5,000 and imprisonment for up to three years. This is the maximum sentence authority under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).