The expression 'Police Custody' means and includes
Verified Answer
A. Control by the police over the accused directly
B. Control by the police directly as well as through third persons indirectly over the accused
C. Control over the accused indirectly through third persons
D. Some kind of surveillance and restrictions over the accused by Police or through third persons
Explanation:
Police custody implies that the accused is under the physical control and restraint of the police. This control can be direct (e.g., in a police station lock-up) or indirect (e.g., in a hospital under police guard, or even when the accused is technically in judicial custody but handed over to police for investigation under court order). It signifies the police's power to keep the accused in their charge.