All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 16-XVI Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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Under Criminal procedure Code 1973, who shall record the information of rape being given by a rape victim ?

A: Officer in-charge of the police station
B: Deputy Superintendent of police
C: Officer not below the rank of Sub Inspector
D: Women police officer or any Woman officer

The answer is: D

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Explanation

Under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of 1973 in India, the correct option is:

D: Women police officer or any Woman officer

Explanation:

As per Section 164A of the Criminal Procedure Code, when a police officer receives information that an offence of rape has been committed, he shall make an immediate report to the Magistrate. The victim's statement shall be recorded by a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class, as per the provisions of this section.

Additionally, as per Section 154 of the CrPC, the information about the commission of a cognizable offense, including rape, is to be recorded by an officer in-charge of a police station. However, in the case of rape, the statement of the victim should be recorded by a Women police officer or any Woman officer.

Therefore, option D is correct under the Criminal Procedure Code for the recording of information related to rape given by a rape victim.