Police-officer under section _______ may arrest any person without warrant who has been concerned in any cognisable offence?
Correct answer: B. 54 of Cr.P.C
- A. 53 of Cr.P.C
- B. 54 of Cr.P.C
- C. 54-A of Cr.P.C
- D. None of above
Explanation
Section 54 authorises a police officer to arrest without a warrant a person concerned in a cognisable offence. Section 53 concerns medical examination of an accused, while section 54-A concerns identification of an arrested person.
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