Multiple choice

Under which section of the CrPC can a police officer arrest a person without an order from a magistrate and without warrant?

  1. Section 42

  2. Section 40

  3. Section 51

  4. Section 41
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 42 of the CrPC provides provisions for arrest on refusal to give name and residence. Option (2) is incorrect: Section 40 of the CrPC states duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 51 of the CrPC provides provision for search of arrested persons. Option (4) is correct: Under Section 41 of the CrPC, a police officer can arrest a person without an order from a magistrate and without warrant.

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