Which of the following does not apply to cognizable offence:-
Verified Answer
A. The police can investigate only by the order of the Magistrate
B. First information report can be lodged with the police
C. Offences punishable with less then two years
D. Offences punishable more then three years
Explanation:
For a cognizable offence, the police can investigate without the order of a Magistrate (Section 156(1) Cr.P.C.). The other statements are generally true for cognizable offences.