Question

Taking cognizance means________________

A That the Magistrate takes cognizance of the offenders Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B That the Magistrate takes cognizance of the deceased Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C That the Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence and the offenders Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D That the Magistrate takes cognizance of the offence and not the offender Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Taking cognizance of offence means taking notice, or becoming aware of the alleged commission of an offence.  The Judicial Officer will have to take cognizance of the offence before he could proceed to conduct a trial. Magistrate is empowered to take cognizance of an offence under Section 190 CrPC.

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