Multiple choice

In reference to information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence, which of the following statements is not correct?

  1. It may be given orally to an officer in charge of a police station.

  2. It is reduced to writing by or under the direction of an officer in charge of the police station.

  3. Information reduced to writing is to be signed by the person giving it.

  4. A copy of information cannot be given free of cost to the informant.
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Information under Section 154 of the CrPC can be given orally or in writing. Option (2) is incorrect: Under Section 154, an officer under the direction of an officer in charge of a police station reduced into writing all the information given by the informant in relation to the commission of a cognizable offence. Option (3) is incorrect: Information given by the informant shall be signed by him as provided under Section 154 of the CrPC. Option (4) is correct: A copy of information shall be given free of cost to the informant as provided under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

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