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Q327. With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in a police station, not in jail. 2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India, consider the following statements:

  1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in a police station, not in jail.
  2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2021 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: In police custody, the accused is detained in a police station lock-up under police supervision. In judicial custody, the accused is placed under the custody of the magistrate and housed in a judicial lock-up or central/district jail.

Statement 2 is correct: When an accused is in judicial custody, the police cannot interrogate or question the suspect without prior permission from the concerned magistrate/court.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 (Q327)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — (b) 2 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper I Question 327 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2021 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "(b) 2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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