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A police-officer may ________ interpose to prevent any injury attempted to be committed in his view to any public property, moveable or immovable or the removal or injury of any public landmark or buoy or other mark used for navigation?

Correct answer: A. Of his own authority

  • A. Of his own authority
  • B. With permission of Magistrate
  • C. With permission of Superintendent of Police
  • D. None of above

Explanation

The provision allows a police officer to intervene on his own authority when, in the officer’s view, injury is being attempted to public property or a public navigation mark. Prior permission from a Magistrate or senior police officer is therefore unnecessary.

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