Multiple choice

Which one of the following Magistrate is authorised under section 110 CrPC to require security for good behaviour from habitual offenders within his local jurisdiction?

  1. Judicial Magistrate First Class

  2. Chief Judicial Magistrate

  3. District Magistrate

  4. Executive Magistrate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Section 110 CrPC authorizes Executive Magistrates to require security for good behavior from habitual offenders within their local jurisdiction. This preventive measure is specifically entrusted to executive magistrates, not judicial magistrates. Options A, B, and C incorrectly refer to judicial officers when the law specifically designates executive magistrates for this function.