A Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment-
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Under Section 29 CrPC (now BNSS S.24), a Chief Judicial Magistrate may pass any sentence authorized by law except a sentence of death or imprisonment for life or imprisonment exceeding 7 years. This is lower than a Sessions Judge (any sentence) but higher than a First Class Magistrate (up to 3 years).