Question

Under Section 29 of Cr.P.C. The Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass any sentence authorized by law except:

• A. A sentence of death
• B. Imprisonment for life
• C. Imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years
• D. All of the above

Hint:

A Chief Judicial Magistrate cannot pass a death sentence under Section 29 of the Cr.P.C.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding Section 29 of Cr.P.C.
Section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) allows a Chief Judicial Magistrate to pass any sentence that is authorized by law except a sentence of death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years. These types of sentences are reserved for courts of Sessions.
Step 2: Explanation of the options.
- (a) A sentence of death: This is the correct answer, as Chief Judicial Magistrates cannot pass a sentence of death.
- (b) Imprisonment for life: This can be passed by a Chief Judicial Magistrate in certain cases.
- (c) Imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years: This can be passed by a Chief Judicial Magistrate in some cases.
- (d) All of the above: This is incorrect, as only the death sentence is excluded.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (a) A sentence of death.