Multiple choice

Which of the following is true about the Court of Session?

  1. It can take cognizance without commitment.

  2. It can't take cognizance without commitment.

  3. It can take cognizance on DM's recommendation.

  4. It can take cognizance if challan is put up by SP.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: The Court of Session cannot take direct cognizance without commitment. Option (2) is correct: Under Section 193 of the CrPC, except as otherwise expressly provided by this Code or by any other law for the time being in force, no Court of Session shall take cognizance of any offence as a court of original jurisdiction unless the case has been committed to it by a magistrate under this Code. Option (3) is incorrect: The CrPC doesn’t provide any such provision while taking cognizance by the Court of Session. Option (4) is incorrect: The Court of Session cannot take direct cognizance even if challan put up by the SP.

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