Chhattisgarh Pre 2019

When police may arrest without warrant.

Verified Answer
A. Who commits, in the presence of police officer a cognizable offence.
B. Who has been proclaimed as an offender by state government.
C. Both (1) and (2)
D. None of the above

Explanation:

Section 41 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) enumerates several circumstances under which a police officer may arrest a person without a warrant, including a person who commits a cognizable offence in the presence of a police officer, and a person who has been proclaimed as an offender by the State Government.