The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Section 151Arrest to prevent such offences
In force
Part IV PREVENTION OF OFFENCES
Chapter XIII PREVENTIVE ACTION OF THE POLICE
s. 151
151. Arrest to prevent such offences A police-officer knowing of a design to commit any cognizable offence may arrest, without orders from a Magistrate and without a warrant, the person so designing, if it appears to such officer that the commission of the offence cannot be otherwise prevented.