Section 42 of CrPC : Section 42: Arrest on refusal to give name and residence.
CrPC
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Scenario: Ramesh is found littering in a public park in Mumbai, which is a non-cognizable offence.
Situation: A police officer approaches Ramesh and asks for his name and residence. Ramesh refuses to provide this information.
Application of Section 42:
- The police officer demands Ramesh's name and residence.
- Ramesh refuses to give his name and address.
- The police officer, suspecting that Ramesh might be giving false information or refusing to cooperate, arrests Ramesh to ascertain his true identity.
- Once Ramesh's true name and residence are verified, he is released after signing a bond to appear before a Magistrate if required.
- If Ramesh fails to provide his true name and residence within 24 hours or does not sign the bond, he is taken to the nearest Magistrate.
Example 2:
Scenario: Priya is caught by a police officer for playing loud music late at night in her apartment in Bangalore, which is a non-cognizable offence.
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