A magistrate may take cognizance of an offence
Verified Answer
A. Upon a police report of such facts
B. Upon information received from any person other than a police officer or upon his own knowledge that such offence has been committed
C. Upon receiving a complaint of facts which constitute such offence
D. All of the above
Explanation:
Section 190(1) of CrPC states that any Magistrate may take cognizance of any offence upon receiving a complaint, upon a police report, or upon information received from any person other than a police officer, or upon his own knowledge. Therefore, all the mentioned grounds are valid for a magistrate to take cognizance.