The code of criminal procedure, 1973 - section 2

Definitions. In this Code, except the context in any other case requires, – (a) “bailable offence” capability an offence which is proven as bailable in the First Schedule, or which is made bailable with the aid of any different regulation for the time being in force: and “non-bailable offence” ability any different offence. (b) “charge” consists of any head of cost when the cost consists of greater heads than one: (c) “cognizable offence” skill an offence for which, and “cognizable case” ability a case in which, a police officer may, in accordance with the First Schedule or beneath and different regulation for the time being in force, arrest except warrant. (d) “complaint” ability any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, with a view to his taking motion below this Code, that some person, whether or not regarded or unknown, has dedicated an offence, however does no longer encompass a police report. Explanation. A file made through a police officer in a case, which discl...