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Under Section 6, "Executive Magistrates" are distinct from Judicial Magistrates because they exercise
A{'text': 'Only administrative and executive functions under the Code', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'Only the power to interpret and declare law in the district', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'The same functions and powers as an ordinary Sessions Judge', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Only the function of tax collection under a state revenue law', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. {'text': 'Only administrative and executive functions under the Code', 'label': 'A'}
1. Section 6 CrPC lists Executive Magistrates as one of the classes of Criminal Courts.
2. Section 20 governs their appointment by the State Government.
3. They exercise administrative and executive functions, e.g. preventive orders under Section 144.
4. Judicial functions like trials of offences are reserved for Judicial Magistrates and Sessions Courts.
_Source: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (indiacode.nic.in), S. 6, S. 20_
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