Chhattisgarh Pre 2003

On receipt of first information report for commission of an offence the officer incharge of the police station will sent the copy to concern Magistrate under which provision:

Verified Answer
A. Under Section 154 Cr.PC.
B. Under Section 156 Cr.PC.
C. Under Section 159 Cr.PC.
D. Under Section 157 Cr.PC.

Explanation:

Section 157 of the CrPC requires the officer in charge of a police station, on receiving information about a cognizable offence, to forthwith send a report of the same to a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of such offence upon a police report.