2. Definitions .-In this Code, unless the context otherwise requires, -
(a)“bailable offence ” means an offence which is shown as bailable in the First Schedule, or
which is made bailable by any other law for the time being in force; and “non-bailable offence ”
means any other offence; (b)“charge ” includes any head of charge when the charge contains more heads than one; (c)“cognizable offence ” means an offence for which, and “cognizable case ” means a case in
which, a police officer may, in accordance with the First Schedule or under any other law for the time
being in force, arrest without warrant; (d)“complaint ” means any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, with a view to his
taking action under this Code, that some person, whether known or unknown, has committed an