Multiple choice

A is a magistrate. In his presence, one murder took place during his morning walk. Can he arrest the culprit himself?

  1. No

  2. Yes

  3. Only police can arrest

  4. As the Magistrate has to try the case, he cannot arrest
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: The Magistrate is competent to arrest the culprit himself. Option (2) is correct: Section 155(2) of the CrPC states that when any offence is committed in the presence of a magistrate, whether executive or judicial, within his local jurisdiction, he may himself arrest or order any person to arrest the offender. Option (3) is incorrect: The Magistrate can arrest himself or can direct any person or police authority to arrest the culprit. Option (4) is incorrect: The Magistrat,e whether has to try that case or not, can arrest the culprit.

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