Multiple choice

Warrant may be issued in lieu or in addition to summons 'Recording of reasons in writing' is a condition precedent

  1. Is this statement true?

  2. Is this statement not true?

  3. Depends on discretion of Court

  4. There is no such provision
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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: Under Section 87 of the CrPC, the court may issue a summons for the appearance of any person, issue, after recording its reasons in writing a warrant for his arrest.

Option (2) is incorrect: This statement is true.

Option (3) is incorrect: A specific provision has been provided in the Code of Criminal Procedure. Hence it is not the court’s discretion. Option (4) is incorrect: Under Section 87, a specific provision has been laid down.

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