Cognisable offence

Cognisable offence and non-cognisable offence are classifications of crime used in the legal system of India,[1] Sri Lanka, Bangladesh[2] and Pakistan. Non-cognisable offences includes misbehavior, public annoyance etc., while cognisable offences are more serious crimes.

  1. ^ James Vadackumchery (1 January 1997). Indian Police and Miscarriage of Justice. APH Publishing. p. 12. ISBN 978-81-7024-792-0. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  2. ^ Sayeed Raas Maswod. Intellectual Property Law of Bangladesh in a Nutshell. Lulu.com. p. 117. ISBN 978-0-557-64210-6. Retrieved 9 April 2014.