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A Magistrate who lacks legal authority attaches and sells property under section 85 of the Bharatiya…

Section 507(a) makes proceedings void when a Magistrate without legal authority attaches and sells property under section 85. Section 506 preserves certain listed…

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A Magistrate who lacks legal authority attaches and sells property under section 85 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. What is the effect on the proceedings?

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Section 507(a) makes proceedings void when a Magistrate without legal authority attaches and sells property under section 85.

Section 506 preserves certain listed proceedings where the Magistrate acted erroneously in good faith. This attachment and sale instead fall under section 507(a).

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Option A

Section 506's protection for certain acts done erroneously in good faith does not cover this act. Section 507(a) governs it.

Option B

Section 507 expressly makes the proceedings void.

Option C

Section 507(a) covers this unauthorised attachment and sale and makes the proceedings void.

Option D

This irregularity vitiates the proceedings under section 507(a).

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