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?

    <p>When the allegations in the FIR constitute a non-cognizable offence</p> 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?

    <p>A Magistrate's order under Section 155(2) of the Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a criminal proceeding be instituted and continued?

    <p>When there is no express legal bar engrafted in the provisions of the Code or concerned Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prima facie case?

    <p>A case where there is sufficient evidence to proceed with an investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The police can investigate the case but cannot make an arrest without a warrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The police must enter the information in a prescribed book and refer it to the magistrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is optional and at the discretion of the investigating officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stalking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Any officer in charge of a police station</p> 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?

    <p>The proceeding is not questioned at any stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Section 157</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When he has reason to suspect an offence he is empowered to investigate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The police have the power to investigate such cases without a Magistrate's order</p> 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?

    <p>Treat the whole case as cognizable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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