CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 57 CrPC

Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours

Procedure & effect

No police officer shall detain in custody a person arrested without warrant for a longer period than under all the circumstances of the case is reasonable, and such period shall not, in the absence of a special order of a Magistrate under section 167, exceed twenty-four hours exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate’s Court.

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FAQ — Section 57 CrPC

Section 57 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

No police officer shall detain in custody a person arrested without warrant for a longer period than under all the circumstances of the case is reasonable, and such period shall not, in the absence of a special order of a Magistrate under section 167, exceed twenty-four hours exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate’s Court.

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.