Multiple choice

Cognizable offence means

  1. a serious offence

  2. an offence in which police officer may arrest without warrant

  3. session triable offences

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (2) is correct: Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, a cognizable offence means an offence in which police officer may arrest without warrant.