Multiple choice

Under Section 167, the Magistrate can order detention in

  1. police custody

  2. judicial custody

  3. jail

  4. any custody he thinks fit
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 Under section 161(3) of the code of criminal procedure, the Magistrate to whom an accused person is forwarded under this section may, whether he has or has not jurisdiction to try the case, from time to time, authorise the detention of the accused in such custody (police or judicial) as such Magistrate thinks fit.

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