Multiple choice

In a cognizable case, the police will have the powers to

  1. investigate, except the power to arrest without warrant

  2. investigate and the power to arrest without warrant only after seeking permission from the Magistrate

  3. investigate including the power to arrest without warrant

  4. investigate and arrest without warrant, only after informing the Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into or try the offence
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C Correct answer
Explanation

U/s 2(c) of CrPC, 1973, in a cognizable case, the police officer may, in accordance with the first schedule or under any other law, investigate and arrest without warrant.

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