Question

Who among the following are authorised to arrest under criminal procedure law?

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (A), (B), (C) and (D)
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Magistrates, police officers, and in some cases, private persons can arrest, but the accused cannot arrest anyone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify who can arrest under criminal procedure law.
- Magistrate: A magistrate has the power to arrest and issue arrest warrants.
- Private Person: A private person can arrest if they witness a crime being committed.
- Police Officer: A police officer has the authority to arrest under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
- Accused Person: The accused person does not have the authority to arrest anyone.

Step 2: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A), (B) and (C) only.