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SHORT ANSWER: A cognizable offence is a crime for which a police officer can arrest without a warrant and start an investigation without the permission of a magistrate. DETAILS: - Defined under Section 2(c) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). - Examples include murder, robbery, and sexual assault. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Punishment varies based on the specific offence as per the Indian Penal Code (IPC). SOURCE: - Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
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