Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Sections 26 to 35 YouTube – LAW EXPLORER

1. What punishment/sentence can a High Court may pass?

A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law
(Refer Section 28(1)).
2. Can a Sessions Judge may pass a death sentence?
Yes, but shall be subject to confirmation by the High Court.
(Refer Section 28(2))
3. What punishment/sentence can an Assistant Sessions Judge may pass?
An Assistant Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law except a
sentence of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term
exceeding ten years. (Refer Section 28(3))
4. What punishment/sentence can a Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass?
The Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass any sentence authorised by law
except a sentence of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a
term exceeding seven years. (Refer Section 29(1))
5. What punishment/sentence can a Magistrate of the first class may pass?
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 ten thousand rupees,
or of both. (Refer Section 29(2))
6. What punishment/sentence can a Magistrate of the second class may pass?
The Court of Magistrate of the second class may pass a sentence of imprisonment
for a term not exceeding one year, or of fine not exceeding five thousand rupees,
or of both. (Refer Section 29(2))
7. Which Section mentions about sentence of imprisonment in default of fine?
Section 30
8. What is Section 31?
“Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial”

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