Multiple choice A Magistrate has the power under Cr.P.C. to direct the police to investigate into a non-cognizable offence a cognizable offence only a non-cognizable offence, as in the cognizable offence the police is under a duty to investigate Both (1) and (2) Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation A Magistrate has the power under Cr.P.C. to direct the police to investigate into cognizable and non-cognizable offences.