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:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
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.