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    Question

    Which of the following punishments can an Assistant

    Session Judge impose?
    A Imprisonment for life Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Imprisonment for a term exceeding 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Death sentence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Imprisonment for a term less than 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Death sentence subject to approval by High Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 28 CrPC Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass—(1) A High Court may pass any sentence authorised by law. (2) A Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge may pass any sentence authorised by law; but any sentence of death passed by any such Judge shall be subject to confirmation by the High Court. (3) 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.

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