Multiple choice

Who among the following may investigate a cognizable case even without the order of a Magistrate?

  1. Superintendent of Police

  2. Deputy Inspector General of Police

  3. Deputy Superintendent of Police

  4. In charge Police Station

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option (4) is correct: Under Section 156 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, any officer in charge of a police station may, without the order of a Magistrate, investigate any cognizable case.