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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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