BNSS Code – Section 59
Code:
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.
Explanation:
This section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) mandates that the Officer in Charge (OIC) of a police station must report all instances of warrantless arrests to the appropriate authority within their jurisdiction. This reporting is mandatory regardless of whether the arrested person was granted bail or not.
Illustration:
Imagine a situation where a police officer apprehends an individual without a warrant for suspected theft. The OIC of the police station where the arrest was made is required to report this incident to the District Magistrate or the Sub-divisional Magistrate, as directed by the District Magistrate. The report must be submitted regardless of whether the arrested individual was granted bail.
Common Questions and Answers:
Q: Who is responsible for submitting the report?
A: The Officer in Charge of the police station where the arrest occurred.
Q: To whom should the report be submitted?
A: The District Magistrate, or the Sub-divisional Magistrate if directed by the District Magistrate.
Q: Does the report need to be submitted even if bail was granted?
A: Yes, the report is mandatory even if bail was granted.
