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After registering an alleged bribery offence, the police lay a trap to collect evidence of a bribe…

Under section 2(1)(l) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, police evidence-gathering forms part of investigation. A police trap arranged to collect evidence…

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After registering an alleged bribery offence, the police lay a trap to collect evidence of a bribe demand and acceptance. What procedural stage does this step form part of?

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Under section 2(1)(l) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, police evidence-gathering forms part of investigation. A police trap arranged to collect evidence falls within that definition.

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Option A

The police are collecting evidence after registration. This is distinct from preliminary verification.

Option B

A trial is a court proceeding. The police trap described is an evidence-gathering step.

Option C

An inquiry under the procedural statute is conducted by a Magistrate or court. The police are conducting the trap.

Option D

Police proceedings for the collection of evidence form part of investigation.

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