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    Question

    With reference to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973- any officer in charge of a police station may ______________ investigate any cognizable case.

    A Without the order of a Magistrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B With the order of a Magistrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C With the order of High Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D With prior permission of a Magistrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 156 of CrPC - Police officerrsquo;s power to investigate cognizable casemdash;(1) Any officer in charge of a police station may, without the order of a Magistrate, investigate any cognizable case which a Court having jurisdiction over the local area within the limits of such station would have power to inquire into or try under the provisions of Chapter XIII.

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