SSC GD Attestation Form: Meaning of (i)(a)–(f) questions (Arrested/Prosecuted/Detention/Bound down/Fined/Convicted)

Chapter 1

What to answer (Yes/No): basic rule and how to fill details if “Yes”

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Golden rule: never hide anything; mismatch in police verification can cancel candidature

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If any answer is “Yes”: what details to write (FIR/DD no., PS, sections, court, dates, current status/outcome)

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When unsure: how to check your record (copy of FIR, court case status, local PS verification)

Chapter 2

(a) Have you ever been arrested? — meaning & examples

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Counts as “arrest”: taken into custody by police (even if later released on bail)

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Usually does NOT count: being called for enquiry/statement without being arrested

Chapter 3

(b) Have you ever been prosecuted? — meaning & examples

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Prosecuted = criminal case proceeded in court / charges filed / you were an accused in court proceedings

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Not the same as: complaint made but closed without case against you

Chapter 4

(c) Have you ever been kept under detention? — meaning & examples

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Detention: kept in custody (police lock-up/judicial custody) for some period

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Not the same as: being stopped/questioned briefly without custody

Chapter 5

(d) Have you ever been “bound down”? (often misprinted as “found down”)

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Bound down: ordered to execute a bond for keeping peace/good behavior (often under CrPC preventive sections)

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Typical signs: you signed a ‘bond/surety’ paper at police station/court to maintain peace

Chapter 6

(e) Fined by a Court of Law? (f) Convicted? — meaning & examples

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Fined by Court: a magistrate/court imposed fine as punishment (not just a police challan unless court-ordered)

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Convicted: court found you guilty and passed sentence (fine/imprisonment/probation)

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If acquitted/discharged/compromised: still disclose if asked; mention final outcome clearly