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Section 2(x) CrPC defines a **"warrant case"** as a case relating to an offence punishable with:
A{'text': 'Fine only, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'Death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term exceeding two years', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'Simple imprisonment for any term, or fine in any quantum whatsoever', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Forfeiture of property only, without any imprisonment component being attached', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. {'text': 'Death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term exceeding two years', 'label': 'B'}
1. Section 2(x) CrPC defines "warrant case" as a case relating to an offence punishable with **death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term exceeding two years**.
2. Section 2(w) defines a "summons case" as any case relating to an offence and not being a warrant case.
3. The seriousness of the punishment drives the warrant-case classification, not the form of the sentence.
_Source: ICSI CS Executive Paper 1 — Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws, Lesson 10 (Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973), pp. 244-249._
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