Quick Summary
A non-cognizable offense is a minor criminal offense where police cannot arrest without a warrant and cannot investigate without the prior permission of a magistrate.
A non-cognizable offense is a minor criminal offense where police cannot arrest without a warrant and cannot investigate without the prior permission of a magistrate.
Key Characteristics
- Police cannot arrest without warrant
- Magistrate permission required for investigation
- Minor offenses with less than 3 years punishment
Legal Framework
Police register NC (Non-Cognizable) report
Key Points
- Police cannot arrest without warrant
- Magistrate permission required for investigation
- Minor offenses with less than 3 years punishment
- Includes simple assault, defamation, adultery
- Complainant files private complaint
- Police register NC (Non-Cognizable) report