Question

Power of taking cognizance of offence by a Magistrate of First class or second class is provided

• A. Under Section 173 of Criminal Procedure Code
• B. Under Section 190 of Criminal Procedure Code
• C. Under Section 190 of Indian Penal Code
• D. None of the above

Hint:

A Magistrate can take cognizance of an offence under Section 190 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding Cognizance of Offences.
Section 190 of the Criminal Procedure Code gives a Magistrate the power to take cognizance of any offence. A Magistrate can do so based on a police report, a private complaint, or information from a reliable source.

Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (a) Section 173 of CrPC deals with the report of the investigation, not the power of a Magistrate to take cognizance. - (c) Section 190 deals with the Magistrate's powers, not the Indian Penal Code.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The power to take cognizance of an offence by a Magistrate is granted under Section 190 of the CrPC.