First information report can be lodged by Officer in charge of Police Station at the information of____________?
Correct answer: B. Any person
- A. Accused
- B. Any person
- C. Responsible citizen
- D. None of above
Explanation
Section 154 requires information about a cognizable offence to be recorded by the officer in charge, without limiting the informant to the victim or a formally responsible citizen. Thus any person with the information may lodge it.
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