If a police officer is detained inside a house, he can ______?

LAW / General Law — Multiple-choice practice

  1. A. Inform senior officers only
  2. B. Break open the house to liberate himself
  3. C. Seek court orders
  4. D. None of these

Correct answer

Break open the house to liberate himself

Explanation

Explanation Under Section 49 Cr.P.C , a police officer lawfully inside a house may break it open to free himself if detained . This ensures the officer’s safety and continuation of lawful duty.

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