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A woman reports to police that she was the victim of an acid attack covered by section 124(1) of the…

The first proviso to section 173(1) requires a woman police officer or another woman officer to record information given by a woman about a listed offence alleged to have…

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A woman reports to police that she was the victim of an acid attack covered by section 124(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Who must record her first information under section 173(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

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Correct answer A

The first proviso to section 173(1) requires a woman police officer or another woman officer to record information given by a woman about a listed offence alleged to have been committed or attempted against her.

The list includes section 124 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

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Option A

The first proviso to section 173(1) assigns recording to a woman police officer or another woman officer in the circumstances stated.

Option B

The provision concerns initial police recording. A Judicial Magistrate’s role in recording a later statement is distinct.

Option C

The first proviso does not assign this task to a Sub-divisional Magistrate.

Option D

The first proviso does not assign this task to a Public Prosecutor.

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