Question

    What is the maximum period an Executive Magistrate may authorize the detention of an accused in custody? 

    A Not exceeding 24 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Not exceeding 3 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Not exceeding 7 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Not exceeding 15 days. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    If the arrested accused is produced before the Executive Magistrate he is empowered to authorise the detention in such custody either police or judicial only for a week, in the same manner namely by one or more orders but after one week he should transmit him to the nearest Judicial Magistrate along with the records. S.167 of Crpc authorizes persons other than police officials to arrest a person.  

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