Q: What is an arrest in Cr.P.C ?

Ans: An arrest is an act of taking a person into custody.

It is the apprehension of a person by legal authority resulting in deprivation of her liberty.

Types of Arrest: There are two types of Arrest:

1. Arrest is made in pursuance with a warrant issued by Magistrate ( Section 70 to section 81 Cr.P.C)

2. Arrest is made without any warrant but within the established legal provisions (Section 41 to Section 44 CrPC).