S
Sahaj Vidhi
Delhi Judicial Services 2006

Under Section 167 Cr.P.C. for detention for a total period of 90 days during investigation, the expression for a term of imprisonment not less than 10 years means

Verified Answer
A. Upto 10 years
B. Less than 10 years
C. More than 10 years
D. Both (A) & (B)

Explanation:

Section 167(2)(a)(i) of the Cr.P.C. allows for detention for a maximum period of 90 days if the investigation relates to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years. While 'not less than 10 years' strictly means 10 years or more, among the given options, 'More than 10 years' is the only one that falls entirely within the category of severe punishments qualifying for the 90-day detention period, implying a higher threshold.