Multiple choice

In proceedings under Section 107 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, an Executive Magistrate may require to execute a bond for keeping the peace for such period, not exceeding

  1. one year

  2. two years

  3. three years

  4. six months as the magistrate thinks fit
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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: Under Section 107 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, when an Executive Magistrate receives information that any person is likely to commit a breach of peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act that may probably occasion a breach of peace or disturb the public tranquillity, require such person to execute a bond with or without sureties for keeping the peace for such period, not exceeding one year. Option (2) is incorrect: No such provision of two years under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Option (3) is incorrect: No such provision of three years under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Option (4) is incorrect: No such provision of six months under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

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