BNSS · 173
Information in cognizable cases
Every information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence shall be reduced to writing and read over to the informant. The informant has the right to a free copy of the FIR.
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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
2023 · Ministry of Home Affairs · 531 sections
The procedural criminal code, replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with effect from 1 July 2024.
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BNSS · 187
Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in 24 hours
Magistrate may authorise the detention of the accused in custody for a term not exceeding fifteen days in the whole, or up to ninety/sixty days as provided.
BNSS · 482
Anticipatory bail
Where any person has reason to believe he may be arrested on accusation of having committed a non-bailable offence, he may apply to the High Court or Court of Session for grant of bail.
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