Chhattisgarh Pre 2008

For offences punishable under the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes (prevention of Atrocities Act) 1989, the special court takes cognizance:-

Verified Answer
A. On commital
B. Without commital
C. Without commital, with the permission of the High court
D. Without commital, with the permission of the state government

Explanation:

Section 14 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, establishes Special Courts which are empowered to take cognizance of offences under the Act without the accused being committed to it for trial. This is an exception to the general rule under Section 193 Cr.P.C.