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Subsection (2) of section 262 CrPC:

A. Fully applies
B. Does not apply
C. Applies partially
D. Applies only on appeal
Correct Answer: B. Does not apply

The correct answer is Does not apply. Section 262(2) of the CrPC stipulates that no sentence of imprisonment exceeding three months shall be passed in a summary trial. However, in the context of certain special or local laws, which often adopt summary trial procedures from the CrPC, specific provisions like Section 262(2) might be explicitly overridden or declared inapplicable. This allows the special Act to prescribe different, potentially higher, sentencing limits for offenses tried summarily under its purview. Therefore, if the 'Act' in question modifies or excludes this CrPC provision, then Section 262(2) would not apply to trials conducted under that specific Act.

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