On a declaration of forfeiture of a book by the State Government under Section 95 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the application to set aside lies to the:
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A. District Magistrate
B. Chief Judicial Magistrate
C. District & Sessions Judge
D. High Court
Explanation:
As per Section 96 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, an application to set aside a declaration of forfeiture of a book or newspaper made by the State Government under Section 95 lies exclusively to the High Court. This ensures a higher judicial review of such executive actions.