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      Question

      Under Section 47(2) of the BNSS, 2023, what must a

      police officer inform a person arrested without warrant for a bailable offence?
      A Only the offence for which arrest is made Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Only the police station details Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C The arrested person must be informed of their right to be released on bail and the right to arrange sureties; they must also be provided a copy of the memorandum of arrest and access to medical examination, communication with relatives, and legal counsel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D No information is mandatory; the police officer has discretion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Information about rights is provided only if the arrested person specifically requests it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Section 47(2) explicitly states: "The police officer shall inform a person arrested without warrant for a bailable offence...that he is entitled to be released on bail." Additionally, Section 47 and associated provisions mandate: provision of memorandum copy (Section 36), right to medical examination (Section 54), right to inform relatives (Section 50), and right to legal counsel (Section 38). These are  mandatory safeguards , not discretionary.

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