Which section of the Police Act, 1861 requires the officer in charge of a police station to keep a…
Section 44 requires a police-station general diary in the form prescribed by the State Government and directs the entry of specified information such as complaints and…
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Which section of the Police Act, 1861 requires the officer in charge of a police station to keep a general diary?
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Correct answer A
Section 44 requires a police-station general diary in the form prescribed by the State Government and directs the entry of specified information such as complaints and arrests. It also allows the district Magistrate to call for and inspect the diary.
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Option A
Section 44 expressly requires the officer in charge to keep a general diary and prescribes categories of entries.
Option B
Section 45 concerns returns that the State Government may require from police officers.
Option C
Section 46 addresses the Act’s scope and rulemaking powers.
Option D
Section 47 concerns authority over village police.
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Uttar Pradesh Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)