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    Question

    As per the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, under

    what circumstance can a Court of Sessions take cognizance of an offence as a Court of Original jurisdiction?
    A A Court of Sessions can always take cognizance of any offence as a Court of Original jurisdiction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The accused must request the Court of Sessions to take cognizance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The Magistrate has to commit the case to the Court of Sessions for it to take cognizance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The police can directly approach the Court of Sessions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The victim has to file a direct complaint with the Court of Sessions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Magistrate has to commit the case to the Court of Sessions for it to take cognizance, Explanation: Section 213. Cognisance of offences by Court of Sessions: No Court of Sessions shall take cognisance of any offence as a Court of Original jurisdiction unless it is committed to it by a Magistrate.

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