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Imprisonment under section 138 may extend to:
AFour years
BTwo years
CTen years
DSix years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Two years
1. The court may also impose a fine, or both.
2. The fine may run to twice the cheque amount.
3. Imprisonment may extend to two years.
_Source: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (India Code)_
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