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The police officials who carry out the arrest or interrogation should wear clear, accurate and visible identification and name tags with their designation is part of .....

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the guidelines specifically related to police procedures and human rights.

Correct Answer: B) DK Basu Guidelines.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:
  • Transparency: The use of identification tags ensures that individuals being arrested or interrogated can clearly identify the police officers involved. This transparency helps to prevent any ambiguity or confusion regarding the identity of the officers.
  • Accountability: Identification tags make it easier to hold police officers accountable for their actions. If any misconduct occurs, the identification tags provide a clear record of which officers were involved, facilitating any necessary investigations or legal proceedings.
  • Protection of Rights: The guidelines aim to protect the rights of individuals in police custody. By ensuring that officers are clearly identifiable, the guidelines help to prevent abuses of power and ensure that individuals can seek redress if their rights are violated.
    • Option Analysis:
    • Option A: Incorrect. The Mahalanobis guidelines are related to economic planning and not to police conduct or human rights during arrest and interrogation.
    • Option B: Correct. The DK Basu Guidelines specifically mandate that police officials wear clear, accurate, and visible identification and name tags with their designation during arrest and interrogation to ensure transparency and accountability.
    • Option C: Incorrect. The Justice Gogoi guidelines are not a recognized set of guidelines related to police conduct or human rights during arrest and interrogation.
    • Option D: Incorrect. The Guidelines of the Election Commission pertain to the conduct of elections and are unrelated to police procedures during arrest and interrogation.

    Mnemonic: DK Basu: Dignity and Knowledge in Basu's guidelines

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