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A' is arrested and detained in custody in a case of murder. The investigating police officer within 24 hours produces the accused before a Metropolitan Magistrate who has no jurisdiction to try the case, seeking police custody as investigation is not complete. The Metropolitan Magistrate has the power and jurisdiction to:

A. Grant police custody only for two days

B. Grant police custody for fifteen days

C. Discharge the accused

D. Refuse to entertain the application as he has no jurisdiction to try the case

Answer: Option B


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