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Criminal Reviewed Nov 2025
I'm being arrested
You have been approached by the police for an arrest and you want to know your immediate rights and protections under the law.
Time-sensitive 4 steps 3 documents ~4 min read Local Police Station
The law
Section 35 to 60 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 (formerly CrPC). Article 22 of the Constitution of India.
Your remedy
Right to know the grounds of arrest, right to a lawyer, and right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours.
Steps to take
Documents to gather
Where to go
Local Police Station, and then to the Judicial Magistrate within 24 hours.
Jurisdiction varies by state — confirm exact venue with a local advocate.
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