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A police officer examines a witness in an ordinary investigation to which the special recording…

Section 180(3) permits the investigating police officer to put the statement in writing. If the officer does so, the officer must make a separate and true record for each…

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A police officer examines a witness in an ordinary investigation to which the special recording requirements do not apply. Under section 180(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is the rule on putting the statement in writing?

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Section 180(3) permits the investigating police officer to put the statement in writing.

If the officer does so, the officer must make a separate and true record for each person whose statement is recorded.

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Option A

The subsection authorises writing rather than requiring it for every witness.

Option B

If the officer chooses to reduce the statement to writing, a separate and true record is mandatory for each person whose statement is recorded.

Option C

The subsection does not require a court order for writing.

Option D

The subsection does not limit written recording to cognizable offences. The authority to investigate a non-cognizable case is a separate issue.

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