Multiple choice

Which of the following in not correct?

  1. The High Court should not pass interim orders, which are likely to hamper investigation.

  2. A Magistrate can, under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 send a complaint of non-cognizable offence to the police.

  3. The power of the Magistrate of the first class to take cognizance of cognizable offence may be impaired by territorial restrictions.

  4. During the course of investigation by the police, the question of cross-examination does not arise.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (2) is correct: Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure states that any magistrate empowered under Section 190 may order such an investigation as mentioned under Sections 156(1) and 156(2).

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