Section 37: Designated police officer.

Q: What does Section 37 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deal with?

Section 37 BNSS pertains to "Designated police officer.". It is part of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 37 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs designated police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 37 BNSS still in force?

Yes, Section 37 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 37 BNSS?

धारा 37 BNSS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 37 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 37 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs designated police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 37 BNSS?

Dhara 37 BNSS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 37 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 37 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs designated police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 37 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 37, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, § 37 (India).

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The State Government shall—
(a) establish a police control room in every district and at State level;
(b) designate a police officer in every district and in every police station, not below the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police who shall be responsible for maintaining the information about the names and addresses of the persons arrested, nature of the offence with which charged, which shall be prominently displayed in any manner including in digital mode in every police station and at the district headquarters.