Section 167 of CrPC : Section 167: Procedure When Investigation Cannot Be Completed In Twenty-Four Hours

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Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a person named John is arrested on suspicion of robbery. The police begin their investigation, but soon realize that they cannot complete it within 24 hours due to the complexity of the case and the need to gather more evidence. Under Section 167 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the officer in charge must then send John, along with the case diary, to the nearest Judicial Magistrate.

The Magistrate, after reviewing the case diary, decides that John should remain in custody for a period not exceeding 15 days at first, as the investigation is ongoing and his release might impede the process. This is the initial application of the law where the Magistrate has the authority to extend custod...

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