Section 23. Sentences which Magistrates may pass
(1)
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.
any sentence authorised by law except a sentence of death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment
for a term exceeding seven years.
(2)
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 fifty thousand rupees, or of both, or of community service.
exceeding three years, or of fine not exceeding fifty thousand rupees, or of both, or of community service.
(3)
The Court of Magistrate of the second class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not
exceeding one year, or of fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees, or of both, or of community service.
exceeding one year, or of fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees, or of both, or of community service.
Explanation“Community service” shall mean the work which the Court may order a convict to
perform as a form of punishment that benefits the community, for which he shall not be entitled to any
remuneration.