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      Question

      The proviso to Section 43(1) lays down that when a woman

      is to be arrested—
      A She must be arrested only by two female officers. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Her submission to custody on oral intimation shall be presumed, and unless the police officer is a female, he shall not touch her person. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C She cannot be arrested at all. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Only a female Magistrate can order her arrest. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E She must be arrested in presence of a witness. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The proviso to Section 43(1) presumes a woman’s submission to custody upon oral intimation of arrest, and prohibits male officers from touching her unless necessary or if they are female officers.

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