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....

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