Information of design to commit cognizable offences
Full Text
Every police officer receiving information of a design to commit any cognizable offence shall communicate such information to the police officer to whom he is subordinate, and to any other officer whose duty it is to prevent or take cognizance of the commission of any such offence.
Plain English Summary
Section 169 (formerly Section 150 CrPC) requires police officers to share information about planned cognizable offences with their superiors and relevant colleagues.
Key Legal Elements
- Successor to Section 150 CrPC
- Mandatory communication of crime designs/plans
- Reporting to superior officers
- Notification to officers tasked with prevention or cognizance
Practical Note
This facilitates the chain of command and ensures that information regarding potential crimes is acted upon by the appropriate authorities.
हिंदी पाठ
प्रत्येक पुलिस अधिकारी जिसे किसी संज्ञेय अपराध को करने की योजना (design) की सूचना मिलती है, वह इसकी सूचना अपने वरिष्ठ अधिकारी को और उस अन्य अधिकारी को देगा जिसका कर्तव्य ऐसे अपराध को रोकना है।