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A person makes a statement to a police officer in the course of an investigation under section 180 of…

Under section 181(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a statement made to a police officer in the course of an investigation must remain unsigned by the…

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A person makes a statement to a police officer in the course of an investigation under section 180 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The officer reduces it to writing. What does section 181(1) require regarding the maker’s signature?

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Under section 181(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a statement made to a police officer in the course of an investigation must remain unsigned by the maker if it is reduced to writing.

The rule is distinct from the signature requirement for information about a cognizable offence under section 173(1).

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Option A

Even potential use for contradiction does not allow the maker’s signature under section 181(1).

Option B

Section 181(1) expressly prohibits the maker from signing.

Option C

The prohibition applies when the statement is reduced to writing.

Option D

The statutory prohibition leaves no choice about signing.

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