BNSS Section 45: Pursuit Of Offenders Into Other Jurisdictions
Code:
A police officer may, for the purpose of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorised to arrest, pursue such person into any place in India.
Explanation:
This section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) grants police officers the authority to pursue and arrest a suspect without a warrant, even if the suspect enters a private property, as long as the officer has the lawful authority to arrest that person.
Illustration:
Imagine a scenario where a police officer witnesses a person committing a theft. The officer has the right to arrest the thief without a warrant. If the thief runs into a building to escape, the officer can follow them inside and make the arrest.
Common Questions and Answers: on Pursuit Of Offenders Into Other Jurisdictions
Q: Can the police officer enter a private residence without a warrant?
A: Yes, but only if they have a valid reason to believe the suspect is inside and they are authorized to arrest that person without a warrant.
Q: What are the limitations on this power?
A: The officer’s pursuit must be reasonable and proportionate to the circumstances. Excessive force or unnecessary intrusion into private spaces may be deemed unlawful.
Q: What if the suspect is not the person the officer is looking for?
A: The officer cannot arrest anyone other than the person they are authorized to arrest.
