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    Question

    In default of payment of fine, the offender can be -

    A only be redirected to pay the fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B redirected to pay fine with penalty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C can be imprisoned for a term fixed maximum for the offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D can be imprisoned for a term not exceeding one-fourth of the term fixed maximum for the offence. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    S. 65. Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable. — The term for which the Court directs the offender to be imprisoned in default of payment of a fine shall not exceed one-fourth of the term of imprisonment which is the maximum fixed for the offence, if the offence be punishable with imprisonment as well as fine.

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