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Section 59 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in hindi

Officers in charge of police stations shall report to the District Magistrate, or, if he so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate, the cases of all persons arrested without warrant, within the limits of their respective stations, whether such persons have been admitted to bail or otherwise.

Summary

Heads of police stations have a legal duty to report all arrests made without warrants to the District Magistrate.
These reports go to the Sub-divisional Magistrate if the District Magistrate gives a specific direction to do so.
The police must report all such arrests, even if the arrested individual has already been released on bail.
This reporting rule applies to any arrest made without a warrant within the geographical limits of the police station.
This provision ensures administrative oversight for all people being taken into police custody without a prior warrant.

Practical examples

1On November 10, 2024, the station head in Nagpur files a report with the District Magistrate. It lists three people arrested for disturbing the peace, even though two were released after signing personal bonds.

2Following an order from the District Magistrate, the local station officer sends a weekly summary of non-warrant arrests to the Sub-divisional Magistrate's office.

FAQ

1. Who must send the reports required by Section 59 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

The duty falls on the officer in charge of each police station.

2. Which arrests are included in the Section 59 report of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

The report must include all cases of persons "arrested without warrant" within that station's limits.

3. Does a police officer report people who got bail under Section 59 of the Sanhita?

Yes, the law requires reporting these cases "whether such persons have been admitted to bail or otherwise".

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 59 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, who is the primary official supposed to receive arrest reports?

Q2.According to Section 59 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what determines if a person is included in the report?

Q3.Under Section 59 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, when can a Sub-divisional Magistrate receive these reports?

Q4.What detail about the arrested person's status is included in the Section 59 report of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

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