Multiple choice

Inherent powers under Section 482 of the CrPC can be exercised by

  1. any Criminal Court

  2. the Supreme Court only

  3. the Court of Session and the High Court

  4. the High Court only
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Every Criminal Court doesn’t have inherent powers. Option (2) is incorrect: The Supreme Court is the highest court of law. The Supreme Court has original powers that lie with it. Option (3) is incorrect: Under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, inherent powers lie with the High Court only. Option (4) is correct: Under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, inherent powers lie with the High Court only.

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