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    Question

    Which of the following statements regarding Section 19

    (Arrest) are correct?  1. ED officer must have “reason to believe” that the person is guilty of money-laundering. 2. Reasons must be recorded in writing. 3. Arrest order and grounds must be forwarded to the Adjudicating Authority within 24 hours. 4. Copy of the arrest order must be sent to the Magistrate having jurisdiction under CrPC.
    A 1 & 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1, 2 & 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1, 2 & 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All 4 statements Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2 & 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Under Section 19(1)–(2): • Statements 1 & 2 are correct. • Statement 3 is incorrect: forwarding is to the AA “immediately”, no 24-hour limit. • Statement 4 is correct: arrested person must be taken to Judicial Magistrate (CrPC), though copy is not mandated to be sent, the production before Magistrate is required.

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