The Court of Magistrate of the First Class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Punishments

The Court of Magistrate of the First Class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term:

Not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding Rs. 10,000

Not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding Rs. 5,000

Not exceeding seven years or a fine not exceeding Rs. 5,000

None of the above

- Option 1: Not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding Rs. 10,000

- Allows for up to three years of imprisonment.

- Fine can be imposed up to Rs. 10,000.

- Option 2: Not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding Rs. 5,000

- Imprisonment is capped at three years.

- Fine is lower, capped at Rs. 5,000.

- Option 3: Not exceeding seven years or a fine not exceeding Rs. 5,000

- Allows for longer imprisonment, up to seven years.

- Fine remains capped at Rs. 5,000.

- Option 4: None of the above

- Implies all prior options are incorrect.

?? Correct Answer: Option 1

Not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding Rs. 10,000

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