Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a). It is lawful for a police officer to take into custody a person who throws or lays down any dirt, filth, rubbish, or stones on a public road or street, causing inconvenience or annoyance to the public. Such actions may be considered a public nuisance under various local laws or provisions of the Indian Penal Code, and police officers have the authority to act without a warrant in such cases.
Information Booster:
A public nuisance is an offense that affects the community at large. It is typically regulated under Sections of the Indian Penal Code, such as Section 268 (Public Nuisance), which gives the police the power to arrest without a warrant to prevent or address such nuisances.
Additional Knowledge:
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(b): A warrant is not necessary in cases of public nuisance where immediate action is required to prevent harm or annoyance to the public.
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(c): Public nuisance is an offense, making option (c) incorrect.
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(d): Police officers are empowered to deal with public nuisances, as per their duties under the law.
