Multiple choice

'A magistrate may discharge the accused if complainant is absent on the date of hearing' only

  1. if the offence is compoundable

  2. if the offence is non-cognizable

  3. before a charge has been framed

  4. Provision would be applicable for complaint case and police case both
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Either compoundable or not.

Option (2) is incorrect: Either the offence is cognizable or non-cognizable.

Option (3) is incorrect: Hearing is always after charges have been framed. Option (4) is correct: 'A magistrate may discharge the accused if complainant is absent on the date of hearing' in both complaint cases and police cases.

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