alleryStart learning →In a penalty appeal, the first appellate authority may:
AOnly cancel the penalty
BConfirm, cancel or vary it
COnly enhance the penalty
DConvert it to imprisonment
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Confirm, cancel or vary it
Section 251(1)(b) allows confirming or cancelling the penalty order, or varying it to enhance or reduce the penalty.
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