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Consider the following statement s A police officer has the power to arrest any person without an or...........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Investigation by the Police
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    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:

    (1) and (2)

    Incorrect Answer

    (2) and (3)

    Incorrect Answer

    (1), (2) and (3)

    Correct Answer

    (1), (2), (3) and (4).

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    - Police officers can arrest without a warrant if they suspect someone's involvement in a cognizable offense.

    - Such cognizable offenses are punishable with imprisonment of up to seven years.

    - Arrest must be justified in writing for certain reasons.

    - Statement (1): Preventing the person from committing further offenses is a valid reason for arrest.

    - Statement (2): Arresting for the proper investigation of the offense is also valid.

    - Statement (3): Preventing evidence tampering is another valid reason.

    - Statement (4): Compelling a co-accused to surrender is not a valid reason in this context.

    - Option 3 includes statements (1), (2), and (3) and is correct.

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