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Right to Have Family Informed if Arrested
BNSS s.50; BNSS s.35(7)
You are detained after a serious accident on an NH at midnight. Your family does not know where you are. Officers have your phone.
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If arrested, police must allow you to inform a relative or friend of your choice about your arrest and the place of detention as soon as practicable. You can also nominate someone in advance under BNSS.
Police must allow the call — this is their legal obligation, not your request. Being held without a call is a violation.
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"Under BNSS s.50, I have the right to inform my family of my detention immediately. Please allow me to make that call now."
📋 Legal Basis
BNSS s.50BNSS s.35(7)
Legal information, not legal advice. This explains what the law says — not what to do in your specific situation. For serious matters, consult a qualified lawyer.