Under which section of the Cr.P.C., the procedure when investigation cannot be completed within twenty-four hours has been described?

Option A: Section 165

Option B: Section 167

Option C: Section 166

Option D: Section 164

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

Section 167 of the Cr.P.C., 1973 deals with the procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours. It states that whenever any person is arrested and detained in custody, and it appears that the investigation cannot be completed within the period of twenty-four hours fixed by Section 57, and there are grounds for believing that the accusation or information is well-founded, the Officer-in-charge of the police station or the police officer making the investigation, if he is not below the rank of sub-inspector, shall forthwith transmit to the nearest Judicial Magistrate a copy of the entries in the diary hereinafter prescribed relating to the case, and shall at the same time forward the accused to such Magistrate

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