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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding the

    recording of First Information Report (FIR) under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Statement 1: In rape cases, the FIR must be recorded by a woman police officer and videographed. Statement 2: The free copy of the FIR must be provided to the victim within 24 hours of registration. Statement 3: FIRs in rape cases can be recorded orally and documented later by the police officer. Statement 4: The victim or relative must sign the FIR to verify its accuracy before filing. Which statements are correct?
    A Statements 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 1 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statements 2, 3, and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 173(2) and (3) provide that in rape cases, the FIR "shall be recorded by a woman police officer" and "the recording of such information shall be videographed". Statement 1 is correct. The free copy must be provided "immediately" to the victim or relative, which aligns with Statement 2 being substantially correct (immediate/24 hours). Statement 3 is incorrect because FIRs must be reduced to writing and read over before signing; oral-only FIRs are not permitted. Statement 4 is incorrect because Section 173(1) provides that the FIR is signed by the person who lodges the information (which is being admitted), not necessarily the victim. Statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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