Is there any maximum period for which an undertrial can be detained under Section 436-A of the Cr.P.C.?

Option A: Yes, half of the maximum period of imprisonment specified for that offence

Option B: No period is prescribed

Option C: Court can decide

Option D: Maximum 90 days

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Section 436-A of the Cr.P.C., 1973 provides that where a person has, during the period of investigation, inquiry or trial under this Code of an offence under any law (not being an offence for which the punishment of death has been specified as one of the punishments under that law) undergone detention for a period extending up to one- half of the maximum period of imprisonment specified for that offence under that law, he shall be released by the Court on his personal bond with or without sureties.

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