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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