A
The administrative transfer of a prisoner from a local jail to a central prison
B
The formal release of an under-trial prisoner on personal surety bond
C
Judicial notice taken by a court of an offence in order to initiate legal proceedings
D
The final sentencing of an accused person convicted by a sessions court
Correct answer: (c) Judicial notice taken by a court of an offence in order to initiate legal proceedings
Explanation
Option C is correct because cognizance refers to a court taking judicial notice of an offence to initiate judicial proceedings. The other options describe sentencing, prison transfers, or bail procedures, which do not define cognizance.
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