Q. Consider the following statements:
1. In case of a Compoundable offence, the complainant can enter into a compromise with the accused.
2. In case of a non-cognizable offence, the police can arrest an accused without a warrant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Compoundable offences are those offences where, the complainant (one who has filed the case, i.e. the victim), can enter into a compromise, and agrees to have the charges dropped against the accused. Compoundable offences are less serious criminal offences. In some cases, court permission is required before compounding.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Cognizable offence means an offence for which a police officer may arrest without warrant. Cognizable offences are usually serious in nature. In cognizable offences, the police can initiate investigation of the case without seeking permission from the Magistrate. In case of a non-cognizable offence, the police cannot arrest the accused without a warrant as well as cannot start an investigation without the permission of the court.
