Indian Polity and Environment
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What is the implication of the court's clarification on the right to adopt?

  • It is an administrative decision made by the police authority
  • It does not grant prospective adoptive parents the authority to demand their choice of adoptee. (correct)
  • It is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.
  • It is a legal obligation for the state to provide adoptive parents with their choice of adoptee.

    • What is the main difference between a General Diary and a First Information Report (FIR)?

  • A General Diary is used for administrative purposes, while an FIR is used for criminal investigations. (correct)
  • A General Diary is used for juvenile cases, while an FIR is used for adult cases.
  • A General Diary is used for non-cognizable offences, while an FIR is used for cognizable offences.
  • A General Diary is used for criminal investigations, while an FIR is used for administrative purposes.

    • What is the significance of a First Information Report (FIR)?

  • It is a legal document that initiates the investigation process and is admissible as evidence in court. (correct)
  • It is an internal police record used for administrative purposes.
  • It is a document that is only used for juvenile cases.
  • It is a document that is only used for non-cognizable offences.

    • What is the definition of a cognizable offence?

    <p>A serious crime where the police can arrest without a warrant and investigate without court permission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of maintaining a General Diary?

    <p>To record all important transactions and events within the police station.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the signature of the complainant on an FIR?

    <p>It acknowledges the submission of the complaint to the police.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the Supreme Court's ruling in Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh & Others (2014)?

    <p>Information disclosing a cognizable offence must be recorded as a First Information Report (FIR).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal status of a General Diary?

    <p>It is an internal administrative record for the police station.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sending copies of the FIR to superior officers and judicial magistrates?

    <p>To keep them informed about the case.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for initiating criminal proceedings and investigations?

    <p>The First Information Report (FIR).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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