Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 151

Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences

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Provision: Section 151 of CrPC
Act: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Classification: criminal procedure
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 151 of CrPC say?

A police officer knowing of a design to commit any cognizable offence may arrest, without orders from a Magistrate and without a warrant, the person so designing, if it appears to such officer that the commission of the offence cannot be otherwise prevented. No person arrested under Sub-Section (1) shall be detained in custody for a period exceeding twenty-four hours from the time of his arrest unless his further detention is required or authorised under any other provisions of this Code or of any other law for the time being in force.

Indian StandardSection 151, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Bluebook (21st ed.)Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, § 151 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Common Questions about Section 151 CrPC

What is Section 151 of CrPC?

Section 151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) defines and regulates "Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences". The section states: A police officer knowing of a design to commit any cognizable offence may arrest, without orders from a Magistrate and without a warrant, the person so designing, if it appears to ...