Which one of the following Magistrate is authorized under section 110 Cr.P.C. to require security for good behavior from habitual offenders within his local jurisdiction ?

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Which one of the following Magistrate is authorized under section 110 Cr.P.C. to require security for good behavior from habitual offenders within his local jurisdiction ?

A: Judicial Magistrate First Class

B: Chief Judicial Magistrate

C: District Magistrate

D: Executive Magistrate.

The answer is: D

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Explanation

The correct option is D: Executive Magistrate.

According to section 110 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, when an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person who is a habitual offender or a threat to the public peace, he may require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with sureties, for his good behaviour for a period not exceeding three years. This provision is intended to prevent the commission of offences by persons who are likely to disturb the public order or tranquility.