Multiple choice

Non-cognizable offence has been defined under

  1. Section 2(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure

  2. Section 2(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure

  3. Section 2(i) of the Code of Criminal Procedure

  4. Section 2(l) of the Code of Criminal Procedure
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Section 2(1) of the CrPC defines 'bailable offence'.  Option (2) is incorrect: Section 2(3) of the CrPC defines 'cognizable offence'. Option (3) is incorrect: Section 2(i) of the CrPC defines 'judicial proceedings'. Option (4) is correct: It has been defined under Section 2(l) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) as 'non-cognizable offence'. It means an offence in which a police officer has no authority to arrest without warrant.  

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