The sentencing hierarchy: Sessions Judge = any sentence including death. Additional Sessions Judge = any sentence including death. Assistant Sessions Judge = up to 10 years only (cannot pass death or life imprisonment).

1. 1 Pick up CrPC.
2. 2 Go to Section 28 — Sentences which courts may pass.
3. 3 Read sub-section (3): 'An Assistant Sessions Judge may pass any sentence except death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment exceeding ten years.'
4. 4 So max = up to 10 years.

The text reads: Section 28(3): An Assistant Sessions Judge may pass any sentence except death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment exceeding 10 years.