Multiple choice

When investgation is not completed within the prescribed period of 90 days or 60 days, as the case may be, and the accused is in custody on expiry of the said period if he is prepared to and does furnish bail, the accused is entitled to be

  1. discharged

  2. acquitted

  3. released on bail by the investigating officer

  4. released on bail by the concerning Magistrate
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The accused is entitled to be released on bail by the Magistrate to whom he is forwarded whether he has or has not jurisdiction to try the case.

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