Question
Distinguished between cognizable and non cognizable offences.
Answer :
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| Basis for Comparison | Cognizable Offence | Non-Cognizable Offence |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Cognizable offence is one in which the police is authorized to take cognizance of the crime at its own. | Non-cognizable offences refers to the offences in which the police has no authority to apprehend a person for crime on its own. |
| Arrest | Without warrant | Requires warrant |
| Approval of Court | Not required to begin investigation. | Prior approval of court is required to begin investigation. |
| Offence | Heinous | Comparatively less heinous |
| Includes | Murder, rape, theft, kidnapping, etc. | Forgery, cheating, assault, defamation etc. |
| Petition | FIR and complaint | Complaint only. |