Multiple choice

When an investigation cannot be completed within 24 hours, the largest period for which an accused can be remanded to police custody is

  1. 10 days

  2. 15 days

  3. 13 days

  4. 30 days
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: No such provision of ten days under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Option (2) is correct: As provided under Section 167(2), when an investigation cannot be completed within 24 hours, the largest period for which an accused can be remanded to police custody is fifteen days. Option (3) is incorrect: No such provision of thirteen days under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Option (4) is incorrect: No such provision of thirty days under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

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