Section 41 of CrPC : Section 41: When police may arrest without warrant.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a shopkeeper in Mumbai, is caught by a police officer while stealing goods from a neighboring shop. Since the theft is a cognizable offence and it was committed in the presence of the police officer, the officer arrests Ravi without needing a warrant or an order from a Magistrate.

Example 2:

Priya, a resident of Delhi, is reported by her neighbor for allegedly assaulting another neighbor. The police receive credible information and have reasonable suspicion that Priya has committed a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment for up to seven years. The police officer believes that Priya might tamper with evidence or threaten witnesses if not arrested. Therefore, the officer arrests Priya without a warrant and records the reasons for the arrest in writing.

Example 3:

Amit, who has been previously convicted of burglary, is found in possession of a laptop that is suspected to be stolen property. The police officer reasonably suspects that Amit has committed an offence related to the stolen laptop. The officer arrests Amit without a warrant and records the reasons for the arrest.

Example 4:

Rajesh, a proclaimed offender under an order by the State Government, is spotted by a police officer in a public place in Chennai. The officer arrests Rajesh without a warrant as he has been officially declared an offender.

Example 5:

Sunil, a soldier in the Indian Army, is suspected of deserting his post. The police receive credible information about his desertion. A police officer arrests Sunil without a warrant based on the suspicion that he is a deserter from the Armed Forces of the Union.

Example 6:

A police officer in Bangalore receives a written requisition from another police officer in Hyderabad to arrest Suresh, who is wanted for a cognizable offence. The requisition specifies the offence and the person to be arrested. The Bangalore police officer arrests Suresh without a warrant based on the requisition.

Example 7:

Meera, who was previously convicted and released, violates a rule made under Section 356(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. A police officer, upon discovering the breach, arrests Meera without a warrant and records the reasons for the arrest.

Example 8:

A police officer in Kolkata receives credible information that Ramesh has committed a serious offence punishable with more than seven years of imprisonment. The officer believes that Ramesh has indeed committed the offence and arrests him without a warrant, recording the reasons for the arrest.

Example 9:

During a routine patrol, a police officer in Pune encounters Anil obstructing another police officer in the execution of his duty. Anil also attempts to escape from lawful custody. The officer arrests Anil without a warrant for obstructing the police and attempting to escape.

Example 10:

A police officer in Jaipur receives information that a person named Vikram has been involved in an act committed outside India, which would be punishable if committed in India. The officer, believing the information to be credible, arrests Vikram without a warrant as he is liable to be apprehended under extradition laws.