Section 164, of Cr.P.C deals with recording of statement before____________?
Correct answer: C. Magistrate of 1st and 2nd class
- A. Any Magistrate
- B. Magistrate U/S 30
- C. Magistrate of 1st and 2nd class
- D. None of above
Explanation
Section 164 authorizes a Magistrate of the first class, or a second-class Magistrate specially empowered by the Provincial Government, to record statements and confessions. Option c is the closest available answer, although it omits the special-empowerment requirement for a second-class Magistrate.
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