Which statement is true about the arrest of the woman?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

Gujarat Police Constable (Lokrakshak) 03 May 2015 Official Paper

A woman can be arrested only by a woman police officer
Arresting a woman at any time (day or night) does not require anyone's prior permission
For arresting a woman even a woman police officer cannot touch the body of the woman to be arrested
The prior permission of the Magistrate should be taken to arrest a woman after sunset and before sunrise

Answer 1

The correct answer is The prior permission of the Magistrate should be taken to arrest a woman after sunset and before sunrise.

Key Points

As per the law, prior permission from the Magistrate is required to arrest a woman between sunset and sunrise.
This provision ensures the safety and dignity of women during arrests made outside regular hours.
Women can be arrested by either male or female officers, but a female officer must be present during the arrest.

Additional Information

The arrest of a woman should always be conducted with respect to her rights and dignity, with minimum force being used.
A woman police officer should be present during the process of arrest to ensure compliance with legal provisions.