Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:

After the magistrate forwards a case for trial, in which situation does the Sessions court has the jurisdiction to initiate the proceedings?

A. Imprisonment for seven years or more.

B. Offence punishable with a term of 5 years.

C. Offences punishable with death.

D. Offence punishable with life imprisonment.

E. Offence punishable with imprisonment of less than 2 years.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A, D, E only

D, B, E only

A, C, D only

C, E, B only

Correct Answer:

A, C, D only

Explanation:

In respect of offences punishable with death, life imprisonment or imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years, the trial is conducted in a Sessions Court after being committed or forwarded to the court by a magistrate.