Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 58

Section 58 BNSS: the Magistrate's Court, whether having jurisdiction or not

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

No police officer shall detain in custody a person arrested without warrant for a longer period than under all the circumstances of the case is reasonable, and such period shall not, in the absence of a special order of a Magistrate under section 187, exceed twenty-four hours exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 58 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 58 cover?

A: Section 58 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "the Magistrate's Court, whether having jurisdiction or not". 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 58 replace?

A: BNSS Section 58 ("the Magistrate's Court, whether having jurisdiction or not") 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 58 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 58 ("the Magistrate's Court, whether having jurisdiction or not") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 58 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 58 ("the Magistrate's Court, whether having jurisdiction or not") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.