Section 15 of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977
Section 15 of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977 relates to the power of arrest without a warrant. This section states that a police officer may arrest any person without a warrant if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person has committed a serious offense or if the person is in the act of committing a serious offense. The term "serious offense" refers to offenses that are punishable by imprisonment for a term of at least five years.
In summary, Section 15 gives police officers the authority to arrest individuals without a warrant if they have reasonable grounds to believe that a serious offense has been committed or is being committed. This provision is an important tool for law enforcement to swiftly address criminal activities and ensure public safety.