# The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 29: Sentences which Magistrates may pass

- Act: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974)
- In force from: 1974-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/crpc/section/29/

## Text

(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. (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 five thousand rupees, or of both. (3) 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 one thousand rupees, or of both. (4) 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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