NEET-PG 2013 — Forensic Medicine

Q: In medico-legal cases, a Class I judicial magistrate has the power to give a maximum punishment of:

3 yr, Rs. 10000. **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**.

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In medico-legal cases, a Class I judicial magistrate has the power to give a maximum punishment of: