CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 29 CrPC

Sentences which Magistrates may pass

Procedure & effect

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.
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 both.
The Court of a 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.
The Court of a Chief Metropolitan Magistrate shall have the powers of the Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate and that of a Metropolitan Magistrate, the powers of the Court of a Magistrate of the first class.

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FAQ — Section 29 CrPC

Section 29 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Sentences which Magistrates may pass”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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. 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 both. The Court of a Magistrate of the second class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or of fine not e

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