CrPC Section 30
Section 30 - When arrest may be made without warrant
This section states the conditions under which a police officer or any other person can arrest someone without a warrant.
Key points of Section 30:
Who can arrest without a warrant?
A police officer or any other person can arrest without a warrant.
When can the arrest be made?
When a person is suspected of having committed a cognizable offense, or when a person has been proclaimed as an offender either by a magistrate or by a police officer.
Meaning of Cognizable Offense:
A cognizable offense is one where the police can start an investigation without the permission of the magistrate and can arrest a person.
Purpose:
To enable prompt action in serious cases without waiting for a warrant.
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