Delhi Judicial Services Pre Exam 2007

An offence punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding two years is triable as a

Verified Answer
A. Warrant case
B. Summons case
C. Both (A) & (B)
D. None of the above

Explanation:

Section 2(x) of CrPC defines a 'warrant-case' as a case relating to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term exceeding two years. Section 2(w) defines a 'summons-case' as a case relating to an offence, and not being a warrant-case. Thus, an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding two years is a warrant case.