Question

    Any police officer may without an order from a

    Magistrate and without a warrant, arrest any person who commits, in the presence of a police officer______________________
    A A cognizable offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A non-cognizable offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment for a term which may be less than seven years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years whether with or without fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Either a or c or d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 41. When police may arrest without warrant: (1) Any police officer may without an order from a Magistrate and without a warrant, arrest any person-(a) who commits, in the presence of a police officer, a cognizable offence.

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