CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 56 CrPC

Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station

Procedure & effect

A police officer making an arrest without warrant shall, without unnecessary delay and subject to the provisions herein contained as to bail, lake or send the person arrested before a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, or before the officer in charge of a police station.

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FAQ — Section 56 CrPC

Section 56 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

A police officer making an arrest without warrant shall, without unnecessary delay and subject to the provisions herein contained as to bail, lake or send the person arrested before a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, or before the officer in charge of a police station.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.