Which section of the Criminal Procedure Code authorizes a police officer to arrest an individual without a warrant or magistrate's order if the person is suspected of planning to commit a cognizable offence?

Explanation

Section 151 of the Cr.P.C. permits a police officer to arrest without a warrant when there is a reasonable belief that a person intends to commit a cognizable offence. Sections 152 and 153 do not provide this authority.