Consider the following statements regarding criminal offenses and legal procedures: 1. A criminal offense is generally treated as a public wrong committed against society as a whole, rather than just the individual victim. 2. In criminal cases, the prosecution is typically initiated and conducted by the State on behalf of the public. 3. A complainant has a legal right to obtain a free copy of the First Information Report (FIR). Which of the statements given above are correct?
Fundamental Rights — question ID 451
Options
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Explanation
All the statements are correct. A criminal offense is considered an act against society as a whole because it breaches public peace, not just harming the individual victim. Therefore, the State prosecutes the case on behalf of the public. Additionally, the complainant has a statutory legal right to get a copy of the FIR free of cost.