Under section 159 of Cr PC a preliminary inquiry into the commission of offence can be conducted ........

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

Under section 159 of Cr PC, a preliminary inquiry into the commission of offence can be conducted:

by the Magistrate having jurisdiction to take cognizance

by any Magistrate subordinate to the Magistrate having jurisdiction, under the orders of such Magistrate

by the police

only (a) & (b).

- Section 159 CrPC pertains to the preliminary inquiry into an offense.

- Option 1: A Magistrate with jurisdiction can conduct such an inquiry. This option is valid.

- Option 2: A subordinate Magistrate can also conduct the inquiry under the orders of a jurisdictional Magistrate. This is also valid.

- Option 3: By the police. This is not relevant to Section 159 CrPC for a preliminary inquiry as it specifically relates to Magistrates.

- Option 4: Only Options (1) & (2) are correct.

Correct Answer: Option 4 - only (a) & (b).

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