Section 35 of BNSS : Section 35: When police may arrest without warrant.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 30-year-old man, is caught by a police officer while stealing a mobile phone from a shop. Since the theft is a cognizable offence and it was committed in the presence of the police officer, the officer arrests Ravi without a warrant under Section 35(1)(a) of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023.

Example 2:

Priya, a 25-year-old woman, is suspected of being involved in a fraud case. The police receive credible information that she has committed the offence, which is punishable with imprisonment for up to seven years. The police officer believes that Priya might tamper with evidence if not arrested. Therefore, the officer arrests Priya without a warrant under Section 35(1)(b)(ii)(c) of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023.

Example 3:

A police officer receives a written requisition from another police officer to arrest Suresh, who is suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run case. The requisition specifies the offence and the person to be arrested. Based on this, the police officer arrests Suresh without a warrant under Sec...

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