In a non-cognizable case, the police has the authority:

Option A: To investigate and even arrest the accused without warrant.

Option B: To investigate into the offence but cannot arrest the accused without warrant

Option C: Neither to investigate without order of the Magistrate nor can arrest the accused without warrant

Option D: To arrest the accused without warrant but cannot investigate without orders of the Magistrate

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

Non-Cognizable crimes are defined as those which cannot be investigated by police without the order of a competent magistrate. The Police do not initiate investigation in Non-Cognizable crimes except with magisterial permission.

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