Information of design to commit cognizable offences
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Summary
When a police officer learns of a plan to commit a cognizable offence, they must inform their immediate superior. They must also notify any other officer whose duty is to prevent or take cognizance of that offence. The duty exists to enable prompt preventive action or investigation.
Example
Arjun, a constable, hears that Rohan plans to break into a neighbourhood shop. Arjun must inform his superior and the officer responsible for preventing burglaries so patrols can be increased or an investigation started.
Bare Act
Enacted textEvery police officer receiving information of a design to commit any cognizable offence shall communicate such information to the police officer to whom he is subordinate, and to any other officer whose duty it is to prevent or take cognizance of the commission of any such offence.
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