Under the scheme of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (which replaced the CrPC 1973), non-cognisable offences are
Question and options
Under the scheme of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (which replaced the CrPC 1973), non-cognisable offences are
- Public wrongs
- Private wrongs
- Both public and private wrongs
- Neither public nor private wrong
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Private wrongs
Non-cognizable offences are less serious offences treated as closer to private wrongs: police cannot arrest without warrant or investigate without a Magistrate's order, and they are usually prosecuted on private complaint. The BNSS 2023 retains this scheme from the CrPC.
Practice for these exams
-
All India Bar Examination (AIBE)
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
IIT Kharagpur LL.M. Entrance
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
CUSAT CAT LLM
-
CUET PG Law (LL.M.)
Subject revision
-
AILET PG
Subject revision
-
Supreme Court Law Clerk and Research Associate
Subject revision
-
Bihar Judicial Services
Subject revision
-
Uttarakhand Judicial Services
Subject revision
Related question papers
Related exam syllabi
More solved explanations in Definitions, classes of criminal courts & their powers
- Which provision of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 authorises a Magistrate to impose a term of imprisonment in default of payment of a fine?
- Under section 8(6) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which statement correctly describes the place of sitting of a Court of Session?
- Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the Court of a Magistrate of the first class may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term:
- Which authority is responsible for establishing a Court of Session for every sessions division under section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?
- The experience required to be appointed as Special Public Prosecutor