# The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Section 56: Health and safety of arrested person

- Act: The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023)
- In force from: 2024-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/bnss/section/56/

## Text

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.

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