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Under Section 47(2) of the BNSS, 2023, what must a police officer inform a person arrested without warrant for a bailable offence?

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Section 472 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.

A Only the offence for which arrest is made

B Only the police station details

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

D No information is mandatory; the police officer has discretion

E Information about rights is provided only if the arrested person specifically requests it

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