Question
Under Section 187 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha
Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, what is the maximum period for which an accused can be kept in police custody (remand) at one time?Solution
Explanation:  Section 187 of the BNSS, 2023 , a Magistrate may authorise the detention of the accused in police custody. 1. Maximum police custody: 15 days in the whole (same as CrPC) 2. New addition: Can be taken in parts, at any time during: First 40 days → if total investigation period is 60 days (less severe offences) First 60 days → if total investigation period is 90 days (severe offences: punishment ≥ 10 years/life/death) 3. Under old CrPC: Police custody had to be exhausted within the first 15 days only, could not be sought later. 4. The 15-day total cap remains; what changes is the window within which it can be sought.
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