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Section 41C of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

(1)The State Government shall establish a police control room--
1. (a)in every district; and
2. (b)at State level.
(2)The State Government shall cause to be displayed on the notice board kept outside the control rooms at every district, the names and addresses of the persons arrested and the name and designation of the police officers who made the arrests.
(3)The control room at the Police Headquarters at the State level shall collect from time to time, details about the persons arrested, nature of the offence with which they are charged and maintain a database for the information of the general public.

Summary

Note: The following information is not from the provided sources and should be independently verified.
Every State Government is required to establish a Police Control Room (PCR) in every district and at the State level.
Each district control room must display a notice board in a prominent place with the names and addresses of all arrested persons.
The board must also list the names and designations of the police officers who carried out the arrests.
The state-level control room is responsible for collecting and maintaining a database of all arrested persons and their offences.
This system is designed to provide transparency and public information regarding people in police custody.

Practical examples

1Amit's son does not come home at night; Amit goes to the District Police Control Room and checks the public notice board to see if his son's name is listed among those arrested.

2A local journalist visits the State Police Control Room to access the database and see how many arrests were made for traffic violations across the entire state last month.

FAQ

1. Where are police control rooms located under Section 41C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?

Under Section 41C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the State Government must establish control rooms in every district and one for the entire state.

2. What information must be displayed at the district control room under Section 41C of the 1973 Code?

Section 41C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 requires the names and addresses of arrested persons, plus the names of the arresting officers, to be displayed on a notice board.

3. Is there a central database for arrests under Section 41C of the Criminal Procedure Code?

Yes, Section 41C of the Criminal Procedure Code requires the state-level control room to maintain a database of information regarding all arrested persons and the nature of their offences.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 41C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, who is responsible for establishing police control rooms?

Q2.Where should the names of arrested persons be displayed according to Section 41C of the 1973 Code?

Q3.What additional information about the arrest must be on the board under Section 41C of the 1973 Code?

Q4.Under Section 41C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, what is the role of the state-level control room?

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