A magistrate can authorize the detention of accused in police custody for a period of fifteen days. When does this period begin to run?
Verified Answer
A. From the time of arrest by the police
B. After production of the accused before the Magistrate
C. On expiry of twenty four hours of his arrest
D. After first remand
Explanation:
As per Section 167(2) of the CrPC, the Magistrate can authorize detention of the accused in such custody as he thinks fit for a term not exceeding fifteen days in the whole. This period of fifteen days begins to run from the date the accused is first produced before the Magistrate.