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Section 497 of Cr.P.C is applicable to the cases in which accused is _________________?

Correct answer: A. Arrested

  • A. Arrested
  • B. Not arrested
  • C. None of the above
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 497 applies where an accused person has been arrested or detained without warrant in a non-bailable offence. Bail before arrest is generally dealt with under section 498, not section 497.

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