Delhi Judicial Services 2006

In a non-cognizable case, the police has authority

Verified Answer
A. To investigate & even arrest the accused without warrant
B. Neither to investigate without order of the magistrate nor can arrest the accused without warrant
C. Can't investigate without orders of magistrate but can arrest without warrant
D. To investigate into offence without order given by magistrate but can't arrest the accused without warrant

Explanation:

Section 155 of the Cr.P.C. states that in a non-cognizable case, a police officer cannot investigate without the order of a Magistrate, and cannot arrest without a warrant.