The power to direct investigation under section 156 3 of Cr PC can be exercised by ........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Investigation by the Police

The power to direct investigation under section 156(3) of Cr PC can be exercised by:

a Magistrate

a Session Judge

both (a) and (b)

either (a) or (b).

- Option 1: A Magistrate

- A Magistrate has the power to direct an investigation under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).

- This section empowers a Magistrate to order the police to investigate a cognizable offense.

- Option 2: A Session Judge

- A Sessions Judge does not have this specific power under Section 156(3).

- Sessions Judges oversee more severe cases and appeals but do not handle initial investigation directives.

- Option 3: Both (a) and (b)

- Incorrect because both a Magistrate and a Sessions Judge do not have the power to direct investigations under this section.

- Option 4: Either (a) or (b)

- Incorrect because only a Magistrate has the power under Section 156(3).

Correct Answer: Option 1, a Magistrate

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