Where two or more courts have taken cognizance of the same offence and a question arises as to which of them ought to inquire into or try the offence, the question shall be decided
1. If the courts are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court
2. By the High Court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the accused resides, carries on business or is engaged in a gainful employment
3. If the courts are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court in consultation with the State Government concerned
4. If the courts are not subordinate to the same High Court, by that court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the proceedings were first commenced
Which of the above are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: Option C
Related Questions on Code of Criminal Procedure
A. Three hundred rupees
B. Four hundred rupees
C. Five hundred rupees
D. Any Amount
A. Section 310A
B. Section 311A
C. Section 312A
D. Section 313A
Which of the following offence can be compounded without the permission of the court?
A. Voluntarily causing hurt under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code 1860
B. Causing miscarriage under section 312 of the Indian Penal Code 1860
C. Criminal breach of trust under section 406 of the Indian Penal Code 1860
D. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt under section 325 of the Indian Penal Code 1860
A. Five years
B. Four years
C. Three years
D. Two years
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