46. The person arrested shall not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape.
Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.
CrPC Section 49 in BNSS: Section 46
No unnecessary restraint
Section 49 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (No unnecessary restraint) corresponds to Section 46 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
Text of BNSS Section 46
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