Jurisdiction to release an accused on anticipatory bail is not with ........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Bail

Jurisdiction to release an accused on anticipatory bail is not with

High Court

Sessions Court

Chief Judicial magistrate

Both (B) and (C)

- Anticipatory bail is granted under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

- Only the High Court and Court of Sessions have the jurisdiction to grant anticipatory bail.

- The Chief Judicial Magistrate has no power to grant anticipatory bail.

- Thus, the jurisdiction does not lie with the Chief Judicial Magistrate or any other Magistrate.

- Both (B) - Sessions Court, and (C) - Chief Judicial Magistrate, together cannot exercise this power; only (A) and (B) can.

- Correct option: Option 4: Both (B) and (C)

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