Section 24 of The Police Act, 1861 in hindi
It shall be lawful for any police-officer to lay any information before a Magistrate, and to apply for a summons, warrant, search warrant or such other legal process as may by law issue against any person committing an offence 1 * * *.
Summary
- A police officer is legally allowed to report information to a Magistrate.
- The officer can ask the Magistrate to issue legal documents, such as a summons or a warrant.
- The officer can also apply for a search warrant or other legal processes.
- These requests are made against any person who is committing an offence.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a police officer ask for a search warrant?
Yes, the officer can apply to a Magistrate for a search warrant against a person committing an offence.
2. Who does the police officer give the information to?
The police officer lays the information before a Magistrate.
3. What else can the police officer apply for besides a search warrant?
The officer can apply for a summons, a warrant, or other legal processes.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 24 of The Police Act, 1861, to whom can a police officer lay information and apply for legal processes?
Q2.Under Section 24 of The Police Act, 1861, which of the following is a police officer permitted to apply for?
Q3.Under Section 24 of The Police Act, 1861, what must be true about the person against whom a police officer applies for a legal process?
Q4.Under Section 24 of The Police Act, 1861, what action is an officer permitted to take regarding information about an offence?