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Section 32 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in hindi

Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.

When a warrant is directed to a person other than a police officer, any other person may aid in the execution of such warrant, if the person to whom the warrant is directed be near at hand and acting in the execution of the warrant.

Summary

This rule allows a private citizen to help someone who is not a police officer carry out an arrest warrant.
The person named in the warrant must be present and nearby for the citizen to assist them.
The citizen must be helping specifically with the steps to execute that warrant.

Practical examples

1A court process server named Amit is given a warrant to arrest a man. He finds the man but cannot hold him alone. He asks a neighbor, Raj, who is standing right there, to help hold the man until police arrive.

2A private individual is authorized by a court to execute a specific warrant. When the suspect tries to run, a bystander named Meera sees the authorized person chasing him and trips the suspect to help.

FAQ

1. Can I help a non-police officer execute an arrest warrant under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Yes, Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 says you can help a person who is not a police officer execute a warrant if they are nearby and currently acting on that warrant.

2. Does the person with the warrant have to be present for me to help under BNSS Section 32?

Yes, Section 32 of the BNSS requires the person to whom the warrant is directed to be near at hand for your assistance to be legal.

3. What kind of help is allowed under Section 32 of this criminal law?

Any aid that helps in the execution of the warrant is permitted as long as the primary person authorized is present.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is a requirement for a person to help a non-police officer execute a warrant?

Q2.Under Section 32 of the BNSS, 2023, can you help someone who is not a police officer execute a warrant if they are in a different city?

Q3.Under Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to whom must the warrant be directed for this section to apply?

Q4.According to Section 32 of the 2023 Sanhita, what must the person with the warrant be doing for you to assist them?

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