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All offences under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 shall be tried by the________________?

Correct answer: B. Anti-Terrorism Court

  • A. Special Court
  • B. Anti-Terrorism Court
  • C. High Court
  • D. Supreme Court

Explanation

The Anti-Terrorism Act assigns trial of offences under the Act to Anti-Terrorism Courts, which are the specialised courts created for terrorism-related offences. A High Court or the Supreme Court normally exercises appellate or constitutional jurisdiction rather than conducting the trial.

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