Define: Non-cognizable offence
Non-cognizable offence means an offence where a police officer needs special authority to make an arrest without a warrant.
Non-cognizable offence means an offence where a police officer needs special authority to make an arrest without a warrant.
Relevant Circumstances
- When a criminal complaint relates to a less serious category of offence
- If police powers of arrest depend on prior judicial authority
- Where the classification of the offence affects investigation procedure