Question: Which of the following is NOT a ground for arrest without a warrant under Section 41?

Options:

1. The person is accused of a cognizable offense
2. The person is likely to abscond
3. The person is a first-time offender
4. The person is committing a cognizable offense

Correct Answer: The person is a first-time offender

Solution:

Being a first-time offender is not a ground for arrest without a warrant under Section 41; the section focuses on the nature of the offense and the likelihood of absconding.