Question

“The High Court may confer on any Magistrate invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the second-class, power to try summarily any offence.” Which of the following is not correct regarding the powers of such Magistrate to try summarily an offence ?

• A. Can try offences punishable only with fine
• B. Can try offences punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months with fine
• C. Can try offences punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months without fine
• D. Cannot pass a sentence of less than six months

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The correct option is (D): Cannot pass a sentence of less than six months.