Under section 482(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which pair of courts may grant an…
Section 482 permits a person apprehending arrest on a non-bailable accusation to apply to the High Court or Court of Session. The power is discretionary and may carry…
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Under section 482(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which pair of courts may grant an eligible applicant a direction for release on bail in the event of arrest? Assume no statutory exclusion applies.
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Correct answer D
Section 482 permits a person apprehending arrest on a non-bailable accusation to apply to the High Court or Court of Session. The power is discretionary and may carry conditions. Subsection (4) excludes the specified accusations under sections 65 and 70(2) of the BNS.
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Option A
Neither magistrate receives this power under section 482.
Option B
A Court of Session has this power; a Judicial Magistrate does not.
Option C
A High Court has this power; a Judicial Magistrate does not.
Option D
Section 482(1) names the High Court and Court of Session.
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