Correct option is D
A "summons case" as defined under Section 2(w) of the Cr.P.C. refers to a case relating to an offense that is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years. Such cases are considered less serious compared to warrant cases, which involve more severe punishments.
Information Booster: Summons cases are handled through a simpler and quicker procedure than warrant cases. The law prescribes that offenses carrying lighter sentences should be resolved efficiently, reducing the burden on the judiciary and expediting justice.
Additional Knowledge:
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(a), (b), and (c): These options describe offenses punishable with more severe sentences, which would classify them as warrant cases rather than summons cases.
