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Code Of Criminal Procedure

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Q1805

Consider the following statement(s). A police officer has the power to arrest any person without an order from a magistrate or warrant of arrest, if he has reason to suspect his complicity in a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, provided that he is satisfied for reasons in writing that such arrest is necessary 1. To prevent such person from committing any further offence. 2. For proper investigation of the offence. 3. To prevent such person from tampering with or causing the evidence of the offence to disappear. 4. To compel the absconding co-accused to surrender. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.
1 and 2
B.
2 and 3
C.
1, 2 and 3
Answer
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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