The First Class Magistrates are competent to award sentence of imprisonment upto ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Explanations

The First Class Magistrates are competent to award sentence of imprisonment upto

4 years

2 years

1 year

3 years

- First Class Magistrates are judicial officers in the Indian criminal justice system.

- Their sentencing powers are defined under Section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973.

- They can impose imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years.

- They can also fine up to Rs. 10,000.

- The options given are:

1. 4 years

2. 2 years

3. 1 year

4. 3 years

- Correct Answer: Option 4 - 3 years

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