Which of the following is true of the Court of a Chief Judicial Magistrate?

A. It may pass any sentence authorised by law including death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years

B. It may pass any sentence authorised by law excluding death or of imprisonment for life or of imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years

C. It shall have powers of the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate and that of a Metropolitan Magistrate, the powers of the Court of a Magistrate of the first class

D. Both B and C

Answer: Option D