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    Question

    Under the BNSS, 2023, who is empowered to issue a

    proclamation requiring an absconding person to appear?
    A Police Officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Executive Magistrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Judicial Magistrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D District Collector Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, when a person against whom a warrant has been issued is absconding or concealing himself, the Court (Judicial Magistrate) may issue a proclamation requiring him to appear at a specified place and time. This replaces Section 82 of the CrPC, 1973.

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