BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 38 — Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.

When any person is arrested and interrogated by the police, he shall be entitled to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation, though not throughout interrogation.

Nearby sections

35 When police may arrest without warrant.
36 Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest.
37 Designated police officer.
39 Arrest on refusal to give name and residence.
40 Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest.
41 Arrest by Magistrate.

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