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Section 15, empowers ___________ to pass direction for formation of Benches of Magistrates?

Correct answer: C. Provincial Government

  • A. High Court
  • B. Session Court
  • C. Provincial Government
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 15 empowers the Provincial Government to direct that two or more Magistrates sit together as a Bench and to regulate the Bench's constitution and powers. The High Court and Sessions Court do not hold this specific statutory power under section 15.

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