Question

Under Section 21 of Cr.PC, Special Executive Magistrate may be appointed by

• A. Central Government
• B. High Court
• C. Supreme Court
• D. State Government

Hint:

Special Executive Magistrates are appointed by the State Government under Section 21 of the CrPC.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding Special Executive Magistrates.
Section 21 of the Criminal Procedure Code provides that Special Executive Magistrates may be appointed by the State Government. These magistrates are empowered to deal with specific tasks such as maintaining public order and preventing public nuisance.

Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (a) The Central Government does not appoint Special Executive Magistrates under Section 21. - (b) High Court does not appoint Special Executive Magistrates under this section. - (c) The Supreme Court does not have the authority to appoint Special Executive Magistrates.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The State Government appoints Special Executive Magistrates under Section 21 of the CrPC.