As per section 21-E(1) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 where a person is detained for investigation, the investigation officer, within twenty-four hours of the arrest, excluding the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Court, shall produce the accused before the________________?
Correct answer: C. The Court
- A. Public Prosecutor
- B. The S.H.O.
- C. The Court
- D. All of above
Explanation
Section 21-E(1) requires the investigation officer to produce the detained accused before the Court within twenty-four hours, excluding necessary journey time. Production before the prosecutor or SHO would not satisfy the judicial-remand requirement.
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