Under section 167 of Cr PC for detention for a total period of 90 days during investigation the expr...........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Complaints to Magistrates

Under section 167 of Cr PC, for detention for a total period of 90 days during investigation, the expression ‘for a term of imprisonment not less than 10 years’ means:

more than 10 years

upto 10 years

less than 10 years

both (b) & (c).

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Explanation:

- Section 167 of CrPC allows detention up to 90 days only if the investigation involves a crime punishable with death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment not less than 10 years.

- The phrase "imprisonment for a term not less than 10 years" means the minimum sentence is 10 years, but it can also be more.

- So, the law is triggered for offences where 10 years is the minimum punishment, but does not include cases where the punishment is less than 10 years.

- Let’s look at the options:

- Option 1: more than 10 years — Correct. It means at least 10 years or more.

- Option 2: upto 10 years — Incorrect. "Upto" would include lesser terms, which the section does not cover.

- Option 3: less than 10 years — Incorrect.

- Option 4: both (b) & (c) — Incorrect, as explained above.

- Correct Answer:

Option 1: more than 10 years