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Section 167, empowers Magistrate to send any accused within the custody of police upon request of police for not more than _________ days?

Correct answer: C. 15 days

  • A. 10 days
  • B. 12 days
  • C. 15 days
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 167 limits police custody authorized by a Magistrate to fifteen days in the whole. Further detention, where legally permitted, is not the same as continued police custody.

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