Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 57

Section 57 BNSS: of a police station

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

A police officer making an arrest without warrant shall, without unnecessary delay and subject to the provisions herein contained as to bail, take or send the person arrested before a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, or before the officer in charge

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 57 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 57 cover?

A: Section 57 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "of a police station". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 57 replace?

A: BNSS Section 57 ("of a police station") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 57 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 57 ("of a police station") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 57 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 57 ("of a police station") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.