Multiple choice

Any condition imposed by a magistrate when releasing any person on bail can be set aside or modified by

  1. the High Court under Section 482 of the CrPC

  2. the High Court or the Court of Sessions under Section 439 of the CrPC

  3. the Sessions Court under Section 465 of the CrPC

  4. No court can set aside or modify such condition
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Under Section 482 of the CrPC, the High court cannot set aside or modify any condition imposed by a magistrate while releasing any person on bail. Option (2) is correct: Under Section 439 of the CrPC, the High Court and the Court of Session have special powers regarding bail. Under Section 439(1)(2) of the CrPC, the High Court and the Court of Session can set aside or modify any condition imposed on a person while releasing on bail. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 465 of the CrPC deals with finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity. Option (4) is incorrect: Under Section 439(1)(2) of the CrPC, the High court and the Court of Session can set aside or modify any condition imposed on a person while releasing on bail.

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