Pg 2 Flashcards
What must be prepared at the time of arrest?
A memo of arrest containing the date and time of arrest must be prepared.
The memo must be attested by at least one witness who may be a relative of the arrested person or a resident of the locality where the arrest is made.
Who must sign the memo of arrest?
The arrested person should also sign the memo.
What right does the arrested person have regarding notification of their arrest?
The arrested person has the right to inform a relative or well-wisher about the arrest and the place of custody.
If the arrest memo is attested by someone other than a relative, the police must notify the time and place of arrest and the place of custody within 8-12 hours.
What should be done regarding injuries on the arrested person?
Injuries, if any, on the body of the arrested person should be examined on request and recorded at the time of arrest.
How often should the arrested person be examined by a doctor?
The arrested person should be examined by a trained government doctor every 48 hours while in custody.
Can the arrested person consult a lawyer during questioning?
Yes, the arrested person may be allowed to consult a lawyer during the questioning, though the lawyer cannot be present throughout.
What does FIR stand for?
FIR stands for First Information Report.
What is an FIR?
An FIR is a written report of a cognisable offence, given to the police soon after the offence is discovered.
It may be given in writing or dictated to a police officer, who writes it down.
What should an FIR mention?
An FIR should mention the name and address of the informant, the time, date and place of discovery of the offence, the true facts of the incident, and the names and descriptions of persons involved, if known.
Where should an FIR ideally be filed?
An FIR should ideally be filed in the police station that has jurisdiction over the area where the offence has been committed.
However, it is not essential; an FIR may be filed in any police station.
Is it legal for police to refuse to accept an FIR?
No, it is illegal for police to refuse to file an FIR. It is compulsory for the police to accept any FIR.
What right does the informant have regarding the FIR?
The informant has the right to verify that the information recorded by the police is exactly as reported.
After verifying, the informant must sign the FIR and take a copy of it, which the police must supply free of cost.
What must be prepared at the time of arrest?
A memo of arrest containing the date and time of arrest must be prepared.
The memo must be attested by at least one witness who may be a relative of the arrested person or a resident of the locality where the arrest is made.
Who must sign the memo of arrest?
The arrested person should also sign the memo.
What right does the arrested person have regarding notification of their arrest?
The arrested person has the right to inform a relative or well-wisher about the arrest and the place of custody.
If the arrest memo is attested by someone other than a relative, the police must notify the time and place of arrest and the place of custody within 8-12 hours.
What should be done regarding injuries on the arrested person?
Injuries, if any, on the body of the arrested person should be examined on request and recorded at the time of arrest.
How often should the arrested person be examined by a doctor?
The arrested person should be examined by a trained government doctor every 48 hours while in custody.
Can the arrested person consult a lawyer during questioning?
Yes, the arrested person may be allowed to consult a lawyer during the questioning, though the lawyer cannot be present throughout.
What does FIR stand for?
FIR stands for First Information Report.
What is an FIR?
An FIR is a written report of a cognisable offence, given to the police soon after the offence is discovered.
It may be given in writing or dictated to a police officer, who writes it down.
What should an FIR mention?
An FIR should mention the name and address of the informant, the time, date and place of discovery of the offence, the true facts of the incident, and the names and descriptions of persons involved, if known.
Where should an FIR ideally be filed?
An FIR should ideally be filed in the police station that has jurisdiction over the area where the offence has been committed.
However, it is not essential; an FIR may be filed in any police station.
Is it legal for police to refuse to accept an FIR?
No, it is illegal for police to refuse to file an FIR. It is compulsory for the police to accept any FIR.
What right does the informant have regarding the FIR?
The informant has the right to verify that the information recorded by the police is exactly as reported.
After verifying, the informant must sign the FIR and take a copy of it, which the police must supply free of cost.
