56. It shall be the duty of the person having the custody of an accused to take reasonable care of the health and safety of the accused.
CrPC Section 55A in BNSS: Section 56
Health and safety of arrested person
Section 55A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Health and safety of arrested person) corresponds to Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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