BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 37 — Designated police officer.
Replaces CrPC Section 41C.
The State Government shall— (a) establish a police control room in every district and at State level; (b) designate a police officer in every district and in every police station, not below the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police who shall be responsible for maintaining the information about the names and addresses of the persons arrested, nature of the offence with which charged, which shall be prominently displayed in any manner including in digital mode in every police station and at the district headquarters.
Nearby sections
- 34 Duty of officers employed in connection with affairs of a village to make certain report.
- 35 When police may arrest without warrant.
- 36 Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest.
- 38 Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.
- 39 Arrest on refusal to give name and residence.
- 40 Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest.
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