Section 56: Health and safety of arrested person.

Q: What does Section 56 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deal with?

Section 56 BNSS pertains to "Health and safety of arrested person.". It is part of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs health and safety of arrested person. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 56 BNSS still in force?

Yes, Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 56 BNSS?

धारा 56 BNSS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs health and safety of arrested person. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 56 BNSS?

Dhara 56 BNSS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs health and safety of arrested person. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 56 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 56, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, § 56 (India).

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It shall be the duty of the person having the custody of an accused to take reasonable care of the health and safety of the accused.