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Under section ________ Cr.P.C the Magistrate may, if he sees sufficient cause, dispense with the personal attendance of any person called upon to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond for keeping the peace, and may permit him to appear by a pleader?

Correct answer: B. 116

  • A. 115
  • B. 116
  • C. 117
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 116 governs the inquiry into the truth of information supporting a peace or good-behaviour bond. It permits the Magistrate, for sufficient cause, to excuse personal attendance and allow appearance through a pleader.

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