Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 55ABNSS 56
Health and safety of arrested person
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Under Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 55A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 56
56. Health and safety of arrested person.—It shall be the duty of the person having the custody of an accused to take reasonable care of the health and safety of the accused.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 55A equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 55A (Health and safety of arrested person) corresponds to Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 55A and BNSS 56?
No change.
How do I cite BNSS 56 in a pleading?
Under Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 55A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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