Which one of the following statements is false regarding power of 'summary trial' under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

CS Executive · Industrial, Labour & General Laws · PYQS · June 2016
Which one of the following statements is false regarding power of 'summary trial' under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
(A) Power of summary trial is available to the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Metropolitan Magistrate and Magistrate of the First Class who is specially empowered by the High Court
(B) Offences not punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term exceeding three years are covered under summary trial
(C) In all summary trials the summons case procedure is followed
(D) No sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding three months shall be passed in any conviction in summary trials.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B).

Topics: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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