Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

An accused commited a cognizable offence, is it mandotary for the police to arrest the accused? Give answer in view of the criminal law amendment act 2008.


Asked on 10/21/10, 7:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

dilipkumar joshi dilipkumar joshi

no. it is not necessary for police to arrest accused in any cognizable offence. it is choice of the investigation officer

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Answered on 10/21/10, 10:10 pm
Rashmi Bhatia Sangare Private Practise

Arrest depends on the Investigating officer and gravity of offence.

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Answered on 10/24/10, 2:10 am


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