What is judicial remand?

• A. Custody of the accused under magistrate's orders for further inquiry or trial.
• B. Release on bail.
• C. Detention by police without court order.
• D. Transfer to another jurisdiction.

Answer: (A)

Judicial remand means the custody of the accused placed under the orders of a magistrate for the purpose of continuing the investigation or for the trial. After an arrest, the police may need more time to gather evidence, and they seek the magistrate’s permission for remand. When the court grants judicial remand, the person remains in custody under the court’s supervision (often in jail) rather than in police custody, allowing the judicial process to proceed. This is different from bail, which releases the person with conditions, and from detention by police without a court order, which is not permitted beyond the initial 24 hours. It is also unrelated to transferring jurisdiction. So the best description is custody of the accused under magistrate’s orders for further inquiry or trial.