(1) In relation to offenses under Schedule-1 or Schedule-2, the investigating officer will take the statement of the accused before the public prosecutor.
(2) When taking a statement in accordance with sub-section (1), the public prosecutor shall have the right to ask the necessary matters to be disclosed in relation to the offence.
(3) The Investigating Officer may make necessary inquiries with the person who has reasonable grounds to believe that he knows something important in relation to any offense under Schedule-1 or Schedule-2. But if you have to question a child or a physically disabled person, you can go to the place where he is sitting and question him. Explanation: For the purpose of this clause, "Physically disabled" means a physically disabled person such as unable to walk, blind, old age.
(4) For making an inquiry according to sub-section (3), the fact that the investigation officer has inquired in that way should be written in the format as per Schedule-11 and kept in the relevant file.
(5) According to this section, if any document is to be obtained from a child or a physically disabled person, it must be obtained in the custody of his guardian or any other available person.
(6) If a person who is required to give a statement or be questioned in accordance with this section is unable to appear before the investigating officer due to physical illness or if it is not considered suitable for him to appear before such officer due to the safety of such a person, the investigating officer shall make a statement with such person through audio visual communication (video conference). Can take or inquire.
(7) In accordance with sub-section (6), the investigation officer shall make arrangements to keep a record of the taking of statements or inquiries.