New NABARD Workshop - Last 4 year trend. March 5 at 5 PM. Register here

    Question

    If the investigation is not completed in 24 hours?

    A The accused is release on bail Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The accused is given compensation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The accused is sent to the Magistrate custody Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The accused is forwarded to nearby Magistrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    CrPC Section167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours—(1) Whenever any person is arrested and detained in custody, and it appears that the investigation cannot  completed within the period of twenty-four hours fixed by section 57, and there are grounds for believing that the accusation or information is well-founded, the officer in charge of the police station or the police officer making the investigation, if he is not below the rank of sub-inspector, shall forthwith transmit to the nearest Judicial Magistrate a copy of the entries in the diary hereinafter prescribed relating to the case, and shall at the same time forward the accused to such Magistrate.  

    Practice Next