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The registration of FIR regarding cognizable offences is _________ duty of officer in charge of police station?

Correct answer: B. Statutory

  • A. Fundamental
  • B. Statutory
  • C. Constitutional
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Registration of information about a cognizable offence is imposed by section 154 Cr.P.C., making it a statutory duty of the officer in charge of the police station. It is not described here as a constitutional duty.

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