Q. With reference to the differences between Cognizable offences and non-Cognizable offences, consider the following statements:
1. Unlike Non-cognizable offences, Cognizable offences are those in which the police can arrest an accused without a warrant.
2. All Cognizable offences are bailable whereas all non-Cognizable offences are non-bailable.
3. Generally, Non-cognizable offences are less serious in nature as compared to Cognizable offences.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Cognizable offences are those in which the police can investigate and arrest the offender without a warrant. In non-cognizable offenses, the police do not have the power to arrest a person for a crime without a warrant.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Cognizable offences are both bailable and non-bailable. Whereas Non-Cognizable offences are bailable.
Statement 3 is correct. Non-cognizable offences are less serious or grave in nature. Examples: cheating, forgery, defamation, public nuisance, etc. Cognizable offences are generally serious crimes. The Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPstates that an offence that is punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for more than 3 years shall be cognizable.
