A woman aged 30 years and her son aged 14 years, are witnesses to a murder. Their statements under Section 161 Cr.P.C. may be recorded by the Police Officer concerned at:
Verified Answer
A. The scene of the occurrence
B. The Women Police Station
C. At the Police Station where FIR is registered
D. The place where, such woman and her son reside
Explanation:
The proviso to Section 160(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, specifically states that a woman or a male person under the age of fifteen years shall not be required to attend at any place other than the place in which such woman or male person resides, for the purpose of recording their statements by a police officer. Therefore, the statements of the 30-year-old woman and her 14-year-old son must be recorded at their place of residence.