A Magistrate acts in good faith but lacks the legal power to perform the act in question. Which act…
Section 507(d) makes the proceedings void when a Magistrate without power demands security for good behaviour. Section 506 saves the three specified acts when done…
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A Magistrate acts in good faith but lacks the legal power to perform the act in question. Which act makes the proceedings void under section 507 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?
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Correct answer D
Section 507(d) makes the proceedings void when a Magistrate without power demands security for good behaviour. Section 506 saves the three specified acts when done erroneously in good faith.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 506(c) treats the specified inquest as a good-faith irregularity that does not by itself vitiate the proceedings.
Option B
Section 506(g) includes the specified tender of pardon in the good-faith list.
Option C
Section 506(a) includes a section 97 search warrant in the good-faith list.
Option D
Section 507(d) makes an unauthorized demand for security for good behaviour a vitiating irregularity.
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