Cognizable offences are regarded as more serious and heinous offences as compared to non-cognizable offences
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COGNIZABLE AND NON-COGNIZABLE OFFENCE
The present legal structure is diverse as it not only classifies the laws in force but also classifies offences into two types namely;
1. Cognizable and
2. Non-cognizable
Generally speaking, cognizable offences are regarded as more serious and heinous offences as compared to non-cognizable offences. However, the Code of Criminal Procedure has elaborately marked out the difference between cognizable and non-cognizable offences. Section 2(c) of the Code of Criminal Procedure defines the cognizable offence as an offence for which, a police officer may, in accordance with the First Schedule or under any other law for the time being in force, arrest without warrant. While as section 2(l) defines the non-cognizable offence as an offence for which a police officer has no authority to arrest without warrant.
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