Section 49 of CrPC : Section 49: No Unnecessary Restraint

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a police officer arrests a suspect, John, for a minor theft. According to Section 49 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, when John is taken into custody, the officer must ensure that he is not handcuffed or restrained more than what is reasonably required to prevent him from escaping. So, if John is cooperative and there are no indications that he will try to flee, the officer should not use excessive restraints such as handcuffs, thus adhering to the mandate of the law.