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    Question

    What does cognizable offence mean

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    A Minor offences Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Arrest by a police officer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Arrest by a police officer with warrant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Arrest by police officer without warrant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 2(c) of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure). It basically means offences where the police officer is empowered to make an arrest without a warrant or prior permission of a magistrate. 

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