Section 56 BNSS: Health and safety of arrested person
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 56 BNSS at a Glance
Section 56 BNSS deals with health and safety of arrested person. It replaced Section 55A CrPC on 1 July 2024.
Section 56 BNSS Bare Act Text
56. Health and safety of arrested person
It shall be the duty of the person having the custody of an accused to take reasonable care of the health and safety of the accused.
Source: Section 56, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 56 BNSS in Simple Words
Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with the health and safety of an arrested person. It shall be the duty of the person having the custody of an accused to take reasonable care of the health and safety of the accused.
When Section 56 BNSS Applies
- Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 speaks of the person having the custody of an accused.
- Under Section 56 BNSS, it shall be the duty of the person having the custody of an accused to take reasonable care of the health and safety of the accused.
Example of Section 56 BNSS
When Section 56 BNSS Does Not Apply
- Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 speaks of the person having the custody of an accused. It does not deal with a person who does not have the custody of the accused.
Section 56 BNSS in the CrPC (Previous Law)
Section 56 BNSS replaces Section 55A CrPC from the old criminal code.
Section 55A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 became Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Section 56 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 55A CrPC.
View CrPC Section 55A →FAQs on Section 56 BNSS
Who has the duty to care for an accused under Section 56 BNSS?▼
Under Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the duty is on the person having the custody of an accused.
Does Section 56 BNSS name a particular officer?▼
No. Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 speaks of the person having the custody of an accused, and does not name a particular officer or rank.
What standard of care does Section 56 BNSS require for an arrested person in custody?▼
Under Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the person having the custody of an accused shall take reasonable care of the health and safety of the accused.
What changed from Section 55A CrPC to Section 56 BNSS from 1 July 2024?▼
From 1 July 2024, Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced Section 55A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Section 56 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 55A CrPC.
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Sources: Bare Act Text, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·