Multiple choice

Section 311A of the Code of Criminal Procedure empowers the Magistrate of First Class to

  1. summon material witness

  2. postpone or adjourn proceedings

  3. order person to give specimen signatures

  4. visit and inspect any place in which an offence is alleged to have been committed
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 311A doesn’t deal with summoning material witness.

Option (2) is incorrect: Section 311A doesn’t deal with postponing or adjourning proceedings.

Option (3) is correct: If a Magistrate of the First Class is satisfied that, for the purposes of any investigation or proceeding under this Code, it is expedient to direct any person, including an accused person, to give specimen signatures or handwriting. Option (4) is incorrect: Section 311A doesn’t deal with visiting place where offence is committed.

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