Section 46: No unnecessary restraint.

Q: What does Section 46 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deal with?

Section 46 BNSS pertains to "No unnecessary restraint.". It is part of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 46 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs no unnecessary restraint. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 46 BNSS still in force?

Yes, Section 46 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 46 BNSS?

धारा 46 BNSS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 46 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 46 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs no unnecessary restraint. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 46 BNSS?

Dhara 46 BNSS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 46 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 46 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs no unnecessary restraint. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 46 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 46, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, § 46 (India).

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