Question

Consider the following statements and answer the question given below: Mr. Patel, being a police officer, receives a complaint and information that Raju was involved in a robbery of bank and has also helped to hide the valuable properties in his farm, as stated by two villagers. With this regard, consider the following:
(1) The Police Officer Mr. Patel may arrest Raju without warrant when Raju can be arrested only if he commits a non-cognizable offence.
(2) Since the reasonable complaint against Raju has been received and there is a strong suspicion exists due to the testimony of villagers, he can be immediately arrested.
(3) Raju can be arrested only when he tries to escape or run away.
(4) Raju can be arrested so as to prevent him from making any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with facts and circumstances.
Which of the above is/are the correct statement?

• A. (1) and (3)
• B. (2) and (4)
• C. Only (4)
• D. Only (2)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Statements (2) and (4) correctly outline the conditions under which Mr. Patel can arrest Raju without a warrant, based on strong suspicion and to prevent tampering with evidence or witness influence.