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Cognisable Offence
संज्ञेय अपराध
Meaning
A cognisable offence is a serious crime in which police can register an FIR and arrest without prior court permission (for example theft, assault, murder). Non-cognisable offences need court permission.
Governing law: Section 2(1)(g) BNSS
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