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Section __________ of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 deals with powers of Anti-Terrorism Court with respect to other offences ?

Correct answer: B. 17

  • A. 16
  • B. 17
  • C. 18
  • D. 18-A

Explanation

Section 17 gives an Anti-Terrorism Court power to try other offences that are connected with or disclosed by the terrorism case. Section 18 instead concerns Public Prosecutors.

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