Under section 62, of Cr.P.C ________ shall report to the (Zila Nazim, District Superintendent of Police and District Public Safety Commission) about the detention of person arrested without warrant?

Correct answer: C. Station House Officer

  • A. Assistant Sub Inspector
  • B. Sub Inspector
  • C. Station House Officer
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 62 places this reporting duty on the officer in charge of the police station, ordinarily the Station House Officer. A Sub-Inspector or Assistant Sub-Inspector performs it only if serving as the officer in charge.

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