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      Question

      If the investigation is not completed in 24 hours?

      A The accused is release on bail Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B The accused is given compensation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C The accused is sent to the Magistrate custody Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D The accused is forwarded to nearby Magistrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      CrPC Section167. Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours—(1) Whenever any person is arrested and detained in custody, and it appears that the investigation cannot  completed within the period of twenty-four hours fixed by section 57, and there are grounds for believing that the accusation or information is well-founded, the officer in charge of the police station or the police officer making the investigation, if he is not below the rank of sub-inspector, shall forthwith transmit to the nearest Judicial Magistrate a copy of the entries in the diary hereinafter prescribed relating to the case, and shall at the same time forward the accused to such Magistrate.  

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