The maximum possible detention under section 151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 is ........

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

The maximum possible detention under section 151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is-

12 hours

24 hours

48 hours

72 hours

- Option 1: 12 hours

- Not correct. The law does not specify a detention period of 12 hours under this section.

- Option 2: 24 hours

- Under Section 151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a person can be detained to prevent the commission of a cognizable offense.

- If detained, the maximum duration is 24 hours unless authorized by a magistrate.

- Correct Answer

- Option 3: 48 hours

- Incorrect. Detention under this section can't extend beyond 24 hours without magistrate approval.

- Option 4: 72 hours

- Incorrect. Such a prolonged detention period isn't applicable under this section.

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