Description

1. Recording Information

   • When information regarding the commission of a non-cognizable offence within the jurisdiction of a police station is provided to the officer in charge, the officer shall:
     a) Record the substance of the information in a designated register, as prescribed by the State Government.
     b) Refer the informant to the Magistrate for further action.

2. Investigation Restrictions

   • A police officer cannot investigate a non-cognizable case without prior approval from a Magistrate who has the authority to try the case or commit it for trial.

3. Powers After Magistrate’s Approval

   • Upon receiving an order from the Magistrate, the police officer may exercise the same investigative powers as applicable in cognizable cases, except for the power to arrest without a warrant.

4. Mixed Cases (Cognizable & Non-Cognizable Offences)

   • If a case involves both cognizable and non-cognizable offences, it shall be treated as a cognizable case, ensuring that the police can investigate without prior approval from a Magistrate.