Q. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the term “Bench Hunting”?

[A] It contains information like the bench, courtroom number and the position of the matter.

[B] It means a police officer has the authority to make an arrest without a warrant and to start an investigation with or without the permission of a court.

[C] It is an application filed seeking an interim court order to prevent the respondents from performing an action or to prevent an order from being carried out.

[D] It refers to petitioners managing to get their cases heard by a particular judge or bench to ensure a favourable order.

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation – Bench Hunting refers to petitioners managing to get their cases heard by a particular judge or bench to ensure a favourable order.

Source: ForumIAS

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