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You are Under Arrest!
Do You Know Your Rights?

Find out by taking this quiz on citizen's rights in India when in police custody. Start

1. You are being arrested. What must the police officer do?

A. Handcuff you and take you away.
B. Show their ID and tell you why you are being arrested.
C. Show their ID but do not have to tell you anything.
D. Tell you why you are being arrested.

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2. Who do the police have to inform about your arrest?

A. A relative or friend and tell them where they took you.
B. No one until they interrogate you.
C. No one until they present you in court.
D. Your local politician.

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3. Do you sign anything when you are arrested?

A. No. Only a relative or friend signs an arrest memo.
B. No. Nobody signs anything.
C. Yes. An arrest memo that is also signed by a relative or friend.
D. Yes. Your confession.

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4. Where can your family find out about your arrest?

A. State and District police control rooms.
B. Police Facebook page.
C. Police Headquarters.
D. They have to wait 24 hours.

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5. When can you meet your lawyer?

A. Anytime you want.
B. During the entire interrogation.
C. During interrogation but not the whole time.
D. When your case comes up in court.

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6. You cannot afford a lawyer. What do you do?

A. You reach out to friends and family.
B. You have the right to free legal aid soon after your arrest.
C. You post for help on Facebook.
D. You can get legal aid but only after police investigation is over.

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7. Can you find out who interrogated you?

A. No. Police should hide their names for security reasons.
B. Yes, but police can give you false names if the crime is serious.
C. No. You are under arrest. You do not have rights.
D. Yes. Police should record names of all officials who interrogated you.

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8. How long can police keep you in custody?

A. As long as they like.
B. Until 24 hours and then they have to get permission from a magistrate.
C. Until they get a phone call to release you.
D. Until your family pays a bribe.

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9. When does the police officer have you examined by a doctor?

A. Right after arrest.
B. If you are ill.
C. Never.
D. If you request it.

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10. Can you see a doctor again?

A. You were just examined. Why would you go again?
B. You have the right to be examined every 48 hours when in police custody.
C. If you are sick.
D. If you pay money to the police.

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