CrPC Section 508
π CrPC Section 508 β Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences
Section 508 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) deals with situations where a police officer or other authority can arrest someone without a warrant to prevent the commission of a cognizable offence.
βοΈ Key Points:
Purpose β
To prevent a crime before it happens, rather than punishing after it occurs.
This section is a preventive measure in criminal law.
When it applies β
If a police officer has reason to believe that a person is about to commit a cognizable offence (an offence where police can register a case without a magistrateβs permission), they can act under this section.
Authority β
Police officers or other authorities authorized by law.
Procedure β
The officer may arrest the person without a warrant.
After arrest, the person must be brought before a magistrate without unnecessary delay.
The magistrate will then decide whether further detention is necessary.
Protection for the officer β
The law allows such preventive action to avoid serious harm or offence.
As long as the officer acts in good faith, they are protected under the law.
π Simplified Explanation:
Section 508 allows the police to stop a crime before it happens.
The officer does not need a warrant but must have reasonable grounds to believe the person might commit a serious crime.
After arrest, the person must be produced before a magistrate quickly.
β Example:
A police officer receives reliable information that a person is about to commit robbery at a bank.
The officer arrests the suspect under Section 508 to prevent the robbery.
The suspect is produced before a magistrate, who decides whether to remand or release them.
β οΈ Important Notes:
Only applies to cognizable offences.
It is a preventive action, not a punishment.
The officer must have reasonable belief; arbitrary arrests are not allowed.
Helps in maintaining law and order and preventing serious crimes.
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