With regard to a case involving commission of a cognizable offence, the police will have powers to:

Option A: investigate except the power to arrest without warrant

Option B: investigate including the power to arrest without warrant

Option C: investigate and arrest without warrant only after permission from the Magistrate

Option D: investigate and arrest without warrant only after informing the Magistrate

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

Section 2(c) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 defines Cognizable offences. Cognizable offence/case means a case in which, a police officer may arrest without warrant, as per the First Schedule of the Criminal Procedure Code

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