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: Determine authorized arrestors under criminal procedure law.
- Magistrate: Magistrates are empowered to arrest and issue arrest warrants.
- Private Citizen: Citizens can arrest if they observe a crime in progress.
- Police Officer: Police officers are authorized to arrest under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
- Accused Person: An accused individual lacks the authority to arrest.
Step 2: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A), (B) and (C) only.