BNSS § 46 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 46 BNSS — No unnecessary restraint

Replaces CrPC 49 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In force since 1 July 2024.

The text

The person arrested shall not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape.

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

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