Cognizable and Non-Cognizable Offenses
1. Cognizable Offenses: These are serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and robbery, where the police can arrest the accused without a warrant.
2. Non-Cognizable Offenses: These are less serious crimes, such as defamation, cheating, and public nuisance, where the police cannot arrest the accused without a warrant.
Bailable and Non-Bailable Offenses
1. Bailable Offenses: These are offenses where the accused has the right to be released on bail, such as theft, assault, and mischief.
2. Non-Bailable Offenses: These are serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and treason, where the accused does not have the right to be released on bail.
Compoundable and Non-Compoundable Offenses
1. Compoundable Offenses: These are offenses that can be settled out of court by the parties involved, such as cheating, theft, and assault.
2. Non-Compoundable Offenses: These are serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and robbery, that cannot be settled out of court.
Summarily Triable and Non-Summarily Triable Offenses
1. Summarily Triable Offenses: These are less serious crimes, such as public nuisance, mischief, and minor assault, that can be tried summarily by a magistrate.
2. Non-Summarily Triable Offenses: These are serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and robbery, that require a full trial by a sessions court.
Other Types of Offenses
1. Felony: A serious crime, such as murder, rape, or robbery, that is punishable by imprisonment or death.
2. Misdemeanor: A less serious crime, such as theft, assault, or public nuisance, that is punishable by imprisonment or fine.
3. Criminal Breach of Trust: An offense where a person entrusted with property or funds misuses or misappropriates them.
4. Cybercrime: An offense committed using computers, the internet, or other digital technologies, such as hacking, phishing, or online harassment.
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