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As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 46 has been replaced with BNS Section 2 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 2 for updated procedures & punishments.

The word ?death? denotes the death of a human being unless the contrary appears from the context.


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What does section 46 says?

The section 46 of the CrPC, which deals with procedures to be followed when making an arrest prohibits arresting women before sunrise or after sunset unless there are exceptional circumstances. 27 March 2023


What is Section 46 of the Criminal Procedure Act?

46. How to make an arrest. When making an arrest, the police officer (or other person) making it must actually touch or confine a person's body unless they have submitted to custody verbally or by action.


What is Section 47 of the IPC?

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