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Haryana Police SI: Law, Constitution and Policing Fundamentals

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Law, Constitution and Policing Fundamentals

Law, Constitution and Policing Fundamentals tests the constitutional framework, basic criminal law and the working of the police. For a Sub-Inspector candidate, the key is to connect legal rules with practical police action.

Constitutional framework

  • Fundamental Rights are in Articles 12–35. Article 21 protects life and personal liberty; Article 22 provides safeguards on arrest and detention.
  • Article 22(2) requires a person arrested to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours, excluding travel time.
  • Directive Principles are in Articles 36–51; Fundamental Duties are in Article 51A.
  • Writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights may be issued by the Supreme Court under Article 32 and by High Courts under Article 226.
  • The 42nd Amendment added “socialist”, “secular” and “integrity” to the Preamble.

Criminal law and procedure

From 1 July 2024, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaces the Indian Penal Code, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita replaces the CrPC, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaces the Evidence Act. For a cognizable offence, police may register an FIR and investigate without a magistrate’s order. A Zero FIR can be registered at any police station and transferred to the proper jurisdiction. Arrest is not punishment; the arrested person has rights, including to know the grounds of arrest and to consult a lawyer.

Worked example

A complainant reports a cognizable offence at a police station outside the area where it occurred. The officer should register a Zero FIR, give it a number, and transfer it to the station with jurisdiction. Refusing to register because the place is outside the station’s area is wrong.

Policing

Haryana Police functions under the Haryana Police Act, 2007, headed by the Director General of Police. Community policing, PCR response, women and child help desks, and cybercrime investigation are recurring themes.

Traps

Do not mix IPC with BNS or CrPC with BNSS; do not treat an FIR as proof of guilt; and do not confuse cognizable with non-cognizable offences.