CURRENT AFFAIRS DJS

Question 1

Zero FIRS under BNSS - 4

Answer 1

1. The officer in-charge of a police station cannot refuse to register an FIR on the basis of lack of jurisdiction or disputed jurisdiction.
2. He is legally bound to register (popularly known as a zero FIR) and transfer such a case to the respective police station.
3. Though this practice was followed earlier too, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) now has a direct provision under Section 173;
4. non-registration of FIRs may attract penal action under various sections

Question 2

Videography BNSS

Answer 2

1. The BNSS mandates videography during a search conducted by the police under Section 185; of the scene of crime (Section 176); and of the process of conducting a search of a place or taking possession of any property (Section 105).
2. Since these are mandatory provisions, any negligence on the part of the police may benefit the accused persons.