A is a magistrate in his presence one murder took place during his morning walk, whether he can arrest the culprit himself:
Verified Answer
A. No
B. Yes
C. Only police can arrest
D. As the Magistrate has to try the case he cannot arrest
Explanation:
Section 44 of the CrPC empowers any Magistrate (Executive or Judicial) to arrest or order the arrest of any person who commits an offence in his presence, within his local jurisdiction.