Cognizable Offence and Police Investigation Quiz

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When can a police officer conduct an investigation without a Magistrate's order?

When the allegations in the FIR disclose a cognizable offence (correct)
When there is an express legal bar to the proceedings
When the allegations in the FIR constitute only a non-cognizable offence
When the allegations in the FIR are absurd and improbable

When can a Magistrate order a police investigation under Section 155(2) of the Code?

When there is an express legal bar to the proceedings
When the allegations in the FIR are absurd and improbable
When the allegations in the FIR constitute a non-cognizable offence (correct)
When the allegations in the FIR do not disclose a cognizable offence

When can a criminal proceeding be barred from institution and continuance?

When the allegations in the FIR constitute only a non-cognizable offence
When the allegations in the FIR do not disclose a cognizable offence
When the allegations in the FIR are absurd and improbable
When there is an express legal bar engrafted in the provisions of the Code or the concerned Act (correct)

When can a police officer not investigate a case without a Magistrate's order?

When the allegations in the FIR constitute a non-cognizable offence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a police officer to proceed with an investigation when the allegations in the FIR do not disclose a cognizable offence?

A Magistrate's order under Section 155(2) of the Code (C) Signup and view all the answers

When can a criminal proceeding be instituted and continued?

When there is no express legal bar engrafted in the provisions of the Code or concerned Act (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a prima facie case?

A case where there is sufficient evidence to proceed with an investigation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about non-cognizable offenses?

The police can investigate the case but cannot make an arrest without a warrant (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for dealing with information about a non-cognizable offense?

The police must enter the information in a prescribed book and refer it to the magistrate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a preliminary inquiry in a cognizable offense?

It is optional and at the discretion of the investigating officer (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following offenses was earlier a non-cognizable offense but is now cognizable?

Stalking (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to investigate a cognizable case without the order of a Magistrate?

Any officer in charge of a police station (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a police officer proceeds with an investigation in a case he is not empowered to investigate?

The proceeding is not questioned at any stage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which section empowers a Magistrate to order an investigation into a case?

Section 157 (D) Signup and view all the answers

When must an officer in charge of a police station send a report to the magistrate?

When he has reason to suspect an offence he is empowered to investigate (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is the significance of a case being classified as cognizable?

The police have the power to investigate such cases without a Magistrate's order (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action can a Court take if one offence in a case is cognizable while others are non-cognizable?

Treat the whole case as cognizable (A) Signup and view all the answers