As per Section 2(c) a cognizable offence is:

Option A: Where a police officer may arrest without warrant

Option B: Where a police officer may not arrest without warrant

Option C: Where a police officer may arrest with permission of a Court

Option D: Any person in the public can arrest

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Section 2(c) of the Cr.P.C., 1973 defines “cognizable offence”; it means an offence for which, and “cognizable case” means a case in which, a police officer may, in accordance with the First Schedule or under any other law for the time being in force, arrest without warrant.

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