Custodial Violence Prevention — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the D.K. Basu Guidelines is/are correct? 1. They mandate that an arrested person must be medically examined at the time of arrest. 2. They allow confessions made to a police officer to be admissible in court if recorded under CCTV surveillance. 3. They require the establishment of police control rooms in every district and state headquarters. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following constitutional articles directly safeguards against arbitrary arrest and detention?

Consider the following statements regarding the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993: 1. It established the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs). 2. The recommendations of the NHRC are binding on the central and state governments. 3. The NHRC can inquire into human rights violations committed by members of the armed forces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Supreme Court's judgment in Nilabati Behera v. State of Orissa (1993) is significant for establishing which of the following principles?

Which of the following IPC sections specifically criminalizes causing hurt to extort a confession?