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    Question

    Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the

    maximum period for which an accused can be held in pre-trial custody without being produced before a magistrate?
    A 12 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 24 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 48 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 72 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 7 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 41 of the BNSS mandates that an accused must be produced before a magistrate within 48 hours of arrest to prevent unlawful detention.

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