Section 38: Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.

Q: What does Section 38 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deal with?

Section 38 BNSS pertains to "Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.". It is part of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 38 BNSS still in force?

Yes, Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 38 BNSS?

धारा 38 BNSS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 38 BNSS?

Dhara 38 BNSS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 38 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 38, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, § 38 (India).

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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Chapter V — ARREST OF PERSONS

Section 38

Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.

When any person is arrested and interrogated by the police, he shall be entitled to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation, though not throughout interrogation.