Sentences which Magistrates may Pass (Cr.P.C)

Introduction -

     As we all know that According to section 28 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure a High Court may pass any sentence authorized by law. While Section 28 subsection 2 of the code of Criminal Procedure speaks about sentence which session judges may pass...

Sentences which magistrate may pass -

Section 29 of the code of criminal procedure provides that -

(1) The Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass any sentence authorized 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 five thousand rupees, or of both.

(3) The Court of a Magistrate of the second class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or of fine not exceeding one 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.

See also...

When search warrant may be issued | Criminal Procedure Code

Distinction/Difference between Inquiry and Investigation

Sentence which sessions judges may pass

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