This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: JIPMER 2018, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Murder is _________offence: 
Select and explain. 
A. Cognizable, non - compoundable and non - bailable, B. Cognizable, compoundable and bailable, C. Non - cognizable, non- compoundable and non - bailable, D. Non - cognizable, compoundable and bailable
A: Cognizable, non - compoundable and non - bailable
Answer: A: Cognizable, non - compoundable and non - bailable 
Explanation: Cognizable offence means offence in which police officer can arrest a person without warrant from magistrate. it includes rape, murder, dowry, ragging, robbery and death due to rash and negligent death. In such an offence bail is not granted. Compoundable offences are those offences where, the complainant (one who has filed the case, i.e. the victim), enter into a compromise, and agrees to have the charges dropped against the accused.