According to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the Court of a Magistrate of the first class…
Section 23(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 29(2) CrPC) sets the ordinary sentencing power of a Magistrate of the first class at…
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According to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the Court of a Magistrate of the first class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding:
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Section 23(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 29(2) CrPC) sets the ordinary sentencing power of a Magistrate of the first class at imprisonment not exceeding three years, or fine not exceeding ₹50,000, or both, or community service. This is the court's ordinary statutory ceiling, subject to special provisions conferring greater powers.
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