Section 48
Health and safety of arrested person
Arrest of Persons
Plain English Explanation
The police officer making the arrest has a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of the arrested person while in custody. This provision makes custodial torture and neglect of health a legal violation, not just a moral failing. Medical examination must be arranged if needed.
Legal Text
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Section 48
It shall be the duty of the police officer making an arrest to take reasonable care of the health and safety of the person in custody.
Keywords
health of arrested personcustody safetycustodial carepolice dutycustodial torturemedical carecustody death
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