Consider the following statements regarding FIR and power of investigation under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: (i) The basic rule is that FIR is lodged with the officer incharge of the police station within whose

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Consider the following statements regarding FIR and power of investigation under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: (i) The basic rule is that FIR is lodged with the officer incharge of the police station within whose local jurisdiction the offence has been committed (ii) If the police officer refuses to record the information of offence, the aggrieved person may send it in writing to the superintendent of police concerned (iii) In cognizable offences, the police has no power of investigation without the order of the Magistrate (iv) The police officer has power to investigate in matters related to non-cognizable offences without the order of the Magistrate. Select the correct statements from the options given below
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (iv) and (i).

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Official answer key: (A).

Topics: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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