BNSS § 38 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 38 BNSS — Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation

Replaces CrPC 41D of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In force since 1 July 2024.

The text

When any person is arrested and interrogated by the police, he shall be entitled to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation, though not throughout interrogation.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.

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