Q1. With reference to the measures used for preventing and investigating sexual offences in India, consider the following statements:
- The National Database on Sexual Offenders can assist law-enforcement agencies in identifying the antecedents of persons accused or convicted of sexual offences.
- The Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO) is intended to facilitate monitoring of the investigation of sexual offences within prescribed timelines.
- Suo motu cognisance enables a constitutional court to initiate proceedings on its own without waiting for a conventional petition from an affected person.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO) supports police in accessing information about sexual offenders and their antecedents.
- Statement 2 is correct: ITSSO is an online analytical and monitoring tool intended to track investigation of sexual offences and facilitate time-bound investigation.
- Statement 3 is correct: Suo motu literally refers to a court taking cognisance on its own motion, rather than solely on the basis of a conventional petition.
