Quick Summary
A cognizable offense is a serious criminal offense where a police officer has the authority to make an arrest without a warrant and to start an investigation without the prior permission of a magistrate.
A cognizable offense is a serious criminal offense where a police officer has the authority to make an arrest without a warrant and to start an investigation without the prior permission of a magistrate.
Key Characteristics
- Police can arrest without warrant
- Police can investigate without magistrate permission
- Serious offenses punishable with 3+ years imprisonment
Legal Framework
Police have duty to investigate
Key Points
- Police can arrest without warrant
- Police can investigate without magistrate permission
- Serious offenses punishable with 3+ years imprisonment
- Includes murder, rape, robbery, dacoity
- FIR must be registered under Section 154 CrPC
- Police have duty to investigate