Under paragraph 281 of the Uttar Pradesh Police Regulations, what is the maximum period for which…
Paragraph 281 sets a six-week limit on police retention of the warrant in a non-cognizable case. It requires a report to the court explaining non-execution when an…
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Under paragraph 281 of the Uttar Pradesh Police Regulations, what is the maximum period for which police may keep a warrant of arrest in a non-cognizable case?
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Correct answer C
Paragraph 281 sets a six-week limit on police retention of the warrant in a non-cognizable case. It requires a report to the court explaining non-execution when an unexecuted warrant is returned.
This retention period concerns the police handling of the warrant. Under the general criminal procedure rule, a court-issued warrant stays in force until it is cancelled by the issuing court or executed.
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Option A
Paragraph 281 specifies six weeks, a longer period than one month.
Option B
Paragraph 281 specifies six weeks, a shorter period than two months.
Option C
Paragraph 281 fixes the maximum at six weeks.
Option D
Paragraph 281 permits retention for up to six weeks, beyond fifteen days.