The FIR can be quashed in the exercise of inherent powers by ........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Miscellaneous Provisions

The FIR can be quashed in the exercise of inherent powers by:

the Magistrate’s Court

the Court of Session

the High Court

either (a) or (b) or (c).

- Option 1: Magistrate’s Court

- Generally, a Magistrate's Court does not have the power to quash an FIR.

- It can only take cognizance, conduct trials or discharge accused based on evidence.

- Option 2: Court of Session

- The Session Court hears appeals, referrals, and conducts trials for serious offenses.

- It does not have inherent powers to quash an FIR.

- Option 3: High Court

- High Court has inherent powers under Section 482 of the CrPC.

- It can quash an FIR to prevent abuse of the process of law and ensure justice.

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

- Incorrect since neither Magistrate’s Court nor Court of Session can quash an FIR.

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