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    • Question

      Under Section 229(1), a “petty offence”

      is—
      A Any offence punishable with imprisonment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Any offence punishable with fine not exceeding five thousand rupees, excluding offences under Motor Vehicles Act and similar laws Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Any offence punishable with life imprisonment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Any offence triable exclusively by the Court of Session Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Any offence punishable with fine exceeding five thousand rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Section 229(2) defines petty offences as punishable with fine not exceeding ₹5,000, excluding offences under Motor Vehicles Act or similar laws.

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