Question 81: In medico-legal cases, a Class I judicial magistrate has the power to give a maximum punishment of:
- A. 5 yr, Rs. 3000
- B. 5 yr, Rs. 5000
- C. 3 yr, Rs. 3000
- D. 3 yr, Rs. 10000 (Correct Answer)
Explanation: **3 yr, Rs. 10000**
- A **Class I Judicial Magistrate** is empowered to award a maximum imprisonment of **3 years** and/or a fine of up to **Rs. 10,000**.
- This is stipulated under **Section 29(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973**, which defines the sentencing powers of different judicial magistrates.
*5 yr, Rs. 3000*
- This option incorrectly states both the maximum imprisonment and the maximum fine for a Class I Judicial Magistrate.
- The maximum imprisonment for a Class I Judicial Magistrate is **3 years**, not 5, and the maximum fine is **Rs. 10,000**, not Rs. 3,000.
*5 yr, Rs. 5000*
- This option indicates an imprisonment period of **5 years**, which is incorrect for a Class I Judicial Magistrate.
- While the fine amount is closer to the correct value than in some other incorrect options, the imprisonment period remains inaccurate.
*3 yr, Rs. 3000*
- While the imprisonment period of **3 years** is correct for a Class I Judicial Magistrate, the maximum fine mentioned – Rs. 3,000 – is incorrect.
- The correct maximum fine that can be imposed is **Rs. 10,000**.