Section 37 of BNSS : Section 37: Designated police officer.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh, a resident of Jaipur, is arrested for allegedly committing theft.

Application of Section 37:

1. Police Control Room: The Rajasthan State Government has established a police control room at the Jaipur district level and at the state level.
2. Designated Officer: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) at the Jaipur district police station is designated to maintain records.
3. Information Maintenance: The ASI records Ramesh's name, address, and the nature of the offence (theft) in the police station's database.
4. Information Display: This information is prominently displayed on a digital board at the Jaipur district police station and is also available at the district headquarters.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, a college student in Mumbai, is arrested during a protest for allegedly disturbing public peace.

Application of Section 37:

1. Police Control Room: The Maharashtra State Government has established a police control room at the Mumbai district level and at the state level.
2. Designated Officer: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) at the Mumbai district police station is designated to maintain records.
3. Information Maintenance: The ASI records Priya's name, address, and the nature of the offence (disturbing public peace) in the police station's database.
4. Information Display: This information is prominently displayed on a digital board at the Mumbai district police station and is also available at the district headquarters.

Example 3:

Scenario: Arjun, a businessman in Chennai, is arrested for allegedly committing fraud.

Application of Section 37:

1. Police Control Room: The Tamil Nadu State Government has established a police control room at the Chennai district level and at the state level.
2. Designated Officer: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) at the Chennai district police station is designated to maintain records.
3. Information Maintenance: The ASI records Arjun's name, address, and the nature of the offence (fraud) in the police station's database.
4. Information Display: This information is prominently displayed on a digital board at the Chennai district police station and is also available at the district headquarters.

Example 4:

Scenario: Sunita, a shop owner in Kolkata, is arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit goods.

Application of Section 37:

1. Police Control Room: The West Bengal State Government has established a police control room at the Kolkata district level and at the state level.
2. Designated Officer: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) at the Kolkata district police station is designated to maintain records.
3. Information Maintenance: The ASI records Sunita's name, address, and the nature of the offence (selling counterfeit goods) in the police station's database.
4. Information Display: This information is prominently displayed on a digital board at the Kolkata district police station and is also available at the district headquarters.