Multiple choice

Permission to investigate into a non-cognizable offence can be granted by a

  1. Magistrate in any part of India

  2. Magistrate in any part of the state

  3. Magistrate having jurisdiction to try the case

  4. Sessions Judge
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Only the Magistrate having jurisdiction to try the case can grant permission to investigate into a non-cognizable offence.

Option (2) is incorrect: Only the Magistrate having jurisdiction to try the case can grant permission to investigate into a non-cognizable offence.

Option (3) is correct: Under Section 155(2) of the CrPC, no police officer shall investigate a non-cognizable case without the order of a Magistrate having power to try such case or commit the case for trial. Option (4) is incorrect: The Sessions Judge cannot take direct cognizance, so only the concerned magistrate who is having the jurisdiction to grant permission will direct to investigate into a non-cognizable offence.

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