Section 180 of BNSS : Section 180: Examination of witnesses by police.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A burglary has occurred in a residential area in Mumbai. The police are investigating the case.

Application of Section 180:

1. Investigation Initiation: A police officer of the rank of Sub-Inspector, as prescribed by the State Government, begins the investigation.
2. Examination of Witnesses: The officer identifies a neighbor who might have seen suspicious activity around the time of the burglary. The officer orally questions the neighbor about what they saw.
3. Obligation to Answer: The neighbor is legally bound to answer all questions truthfully, except those that might incriminate them.
4. Recording Statements: The officer writes down the neighbor's statement. Additionally, the officer uses a body camera to record the interview for accuracy and transparency.

Example 2:

Scenario: A woman reports a case of domestic violence in Delhi. The police are called to investigate.

Application of Section 180:

1. Investigation Initiation: A police officer of the rank of Inspector, as prescribed by the State Government, is assigned to the case.
2. Examination of Witnesses: The officer needs to question the woman about the incident. Since the case involves allegations under sections related to domestic violence (e.g., Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023), the statement must be re...

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