Cognizable offence comes under which section of CrPC:
Cognizable offenses are those where a police officer can arrest without a warrant. The key sections here are 2(c) for the definition and 154 for the FIR. Wait, but the question is about the section that categorizes the offense as cognizable. The main list of cognizable offenses is in Schedule I of the CrPC. However, sometimes the term "cognizable" is defined in section 2(c). Wait, maybe the user is confused between the definition and the schedule. Let me confirm: Section 2(c) defines what a cognizable offense is, but the actual list of which offenses are cognizable is in Schedule I. But the question is about the section that refers to cognizable offense, not the schedule. So if the question is asking under which section the term is defined, it's 2(c). However, if it's about the schedule where they are listed, it's Schedule I. But the options provided here are A, B, C, D, which aren't given. The user's correct answer is probably pointing to section 2(c) as the definition. But I need to make sure. Let me check standard references. Yes, in the CrPC, the definition of cognizable offense is under section 2(c), while the list is in Schedule I. So the correct answer is section 2(c). Therefore, the explanation should clarify that the term is defined in 2(c), and Schedule I lists the specific offenses. The clinical pearl here is to remember that definitions are in section 2, and schedules list specifics. So the answer is section 2(c).
**Core Concept**
The Indian Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) classifies offenses as cognizable or non-cognizable based on the authority of police to arrest without a warrant. **Section 2(c)** of the CrPC defines a "cognizable offense," while **Schedule I** lists specific offenses categorized as cognizable.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
**Section 2(c)** explicitly defines a "cognizable offense" as one where a police officer can arrest without a warrant. This section provides the legal framework for police action in such cases, distinguishing it from non-cognizable offenses (Section 2(a)) where warrants are required. The distinction is critical for procedural compliance in criminal investigations.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** Likely refers to Section 154 (FIR registration), which is unrelated to defining cognizability.
**Option B:** May point to Schedule I, which lists cognizable offenses but does not define the term.
**Option C:** Could reference Section 41 (arrest procedures), which applies broadly but does not define cognizable offenses.
**Option D:** Might refer to Section 2(a) (non-cognizable offense definition), which is the opposite of the question’s intent.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
Remember: **Section 2(c)** = *Definition* of cognizable offense; **Schedule I** = *List* of cognizable offenses. Confusing these is a common exam trap. Cognizable offenses allow immediate