Section 37
Designated police officer
Chapter 5: Arrest of persons
The State Government shall—
(a) establish a police control room in every district and at State level;
(b) designate a police officer in every district and in every police station, not below the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police who shall be responsible for maintaining the information about the names and addresses of the persons arrested, nature of the offence with which charged, which shall be prominently displayed in any manner including in digital mode in every police station and at the district headquarters.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 35When police may arrest without warrantCrPC 41, 41A
- 36Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrestCrPC 41B
- 38Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation
- 39Arrest on refusal to give name and residenceCrPC 42
- 40Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrestCrPC 43
- 41Arrest by MagistrateCrPC 44