Question

    Which of the following offences are NOT triable

    summarily as per Criminal Procedure Code?
    A Theft in some cases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Offence punishable with 3 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Offence punishable with 2 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The power to try a case summarily is laid down under Section 260 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The provision bestows power to any Chief Judicial Magistrate, Metropolitan Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class empowered by the High Court to try the following offences summarily: Offences which are not punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for more than two years. The offence of theft under Section 379, 380 or 381 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 if the value of the stolen property is not more than 2000 rupees.

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