{"id":34760,"date":"2026-10-28T05:59:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T05:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=34760"},"modified":"2026-10-28T06:03:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:03:00","slug":"police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Custody Under Section 187 BNSS: Supreme Court&#8217;s 15-Day Rule Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 id=\"h-police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-what-the-supreme-court-has-clarified-about-the-15-day-rule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Police_Custody_Under_Section_187_BNSS_What_the_Supreme_Court_Has_Clarified_About_the_15-Day_Rule\"><\/span>Police Custody Under Section 187 BNSS: What the Supreme Court Has Clarified About the 15-Day Rule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-introduction-can-police-keep-an-accused-in-custody-for-60-or-90-days\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_Can_Police_Keep_an_Accused_in_Custody_for_60_or_90_Days\"><\/span>Introduction: Can Police Keep an Accused in Custody for 60 or 90 Days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An FIR is registered. A person is arrested. The investigating officer tells the family that the accused may remain in custody for 60 or even 90 days while the investigation continues.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Police_Custody_Under_Section_187_BNSS_What_the_Supreme_Court_Has_Clarified_About_the_15-Day_Rule\" >Police Custody Under Section 187 BNSS: What the Supreme Court Has Clarified About the 15-Day Rule<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Introduction_Can_Police_Keep_an_Accused_in_Custody_for_60_or_90_Days\" >Introduction: Can Police Keep an Accused in Custody for 60 or 90 Days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#1_Understanding_Section_187_BNSS_The_Four_Time_Limits_That_Matter\" >1. Understanding Section 187 BNSS: The Four Time Limits That Matter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Important_Time_Limits_Under_Section_187_BNSS\" >Important Time Limits Under Section 187 BNSS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#2_How_Does_the_15-Day_Police_Remand_Rule_Work\" >2. How Does the 15-Day Police Remand Rule Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Example_1_An_Offence_Attracting_the_60-Day_Investigation_Period\" >Example 1: An Offence Attracting the 60-Day Investigation Period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Example_2_An_Offence_Attracting_the_90-Day_Investigation_Period\" >Example 2: An Offence Attracting the 90-Day Investigation Period<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#3_Important_Supreme_Court_Update_Police_Remand_Cannot_Be_Used_to_Bypass_Bail\" >3. Important Supreme Court Update: Police Remand Cannot Be Used to Bypass Bail<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#What_Did_the_Supreme_Court_Decide\" >What Did the Supreme Court Decide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Why_Does_This_Judgment_Matter\" >Why Does This Judgment Matter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#4_July_2026_Supreme_Court_Ruling_Can_Police_Custody_Be_Split_Into_Different_Spells\" >4. July 2026 Supreme Court Ruling: Can Police Custody Be Split Into Different Spells?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#What_Did_the_Supreme_Court_Clarify\" >What Did the Supreme Court Clarify?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Does_This_Judgment_Abolish_the_15-Day_Limit\" >Does This Judgment Abolish the 15-Day Limit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Safeguards_During_Police_Interrogation\" >Safeguards During Police Interrogation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#5_Supreme_Court_on_Arrest_Under_Section_35_BNSS_Arrest_Is_Not_Automatic\" >5. Supreme Court on Arrest Under Section 35 BNSS: Arrest Is Not Automatic<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#What_Did_the_Supreme_Court_Hold\" >What Did the Supreme Court Hold?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Why_Is_the_Distinction_Important\" >Why Is the Distinction Important?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#6_Police_Custody_and_Judicial_Custody_What_Is_the_Difference\" >6. Police Custody and Judicial Custody: What Is the Difference?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Police_Custody\" >Police Custody<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Judicial_Custody\" >Judicial Custody<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Why_Must_the_Distinction_Be_Understood\" >Why Must the Distinction Be Understood?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#7_The_24-Hour_Rule_An_Arrest_Does_Not_Authorise_Indefinite_Detention\" >7. The 24-Hour Rule: An Arrest Does Not Authorise Indefinite Detention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#8_Can_a_Magistrate_Grant_Police_Custody_Without_Examining_the_Reasons\" >8. Can a Magistrate Grant Police Custody Without Examining the Reasons?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#9_What_Changed_From_Section_167_CrPC_to_Section_187_BNSS\" >9. What Changed From Section 167 CrPC to Section 187 BNSS?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#What_About_Older_Cases\" >What About Older Cases?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#10_Default_Bail_Under_Section_1873_BNSS_What_Happens_After_60_or_90_Days\" >10. Default Bail Under Section 187(3) BNSS: What Happens After 60 or 90 Days?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Default_Bail_Is_Not_the_Same_as_Regular_Bail\" >Default Bail Is Not the Same as Regular Bail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#11_What_Can_an_Accused_Do_If_Police_Custody_Appears_Unlawful\" >11. What Can an Accused Do If Police Custody Appears Unlawful?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Check_the_Legality_of_the_Arrest\" >Check the Legality of the Arrest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Examine_the_Remand_Orders\" >Examine the Remand Orders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Calculate_the_Aggregate_Police_Custody\" >Calculate the Aggregate Police Custody<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Examine_the_Reasons_for_Further_Interrogation\" >Examine the Reasons for Further Interrogation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Consider_the_Appropriate_Bail_or_Judicial_Remedy\" >Consider the Appropriate Bail or Judicial Remedy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#12_Why_These_Safeguards_Matter_in_Matrimonial_and_Other_Criminal_Disputes\" >12. Why These Safeguards Matter in Matrimonial and Other Criminal Disputes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Conclusion_The_Law_Permits_Investigation_Not_Arbitrary_Detention\" >Conclusion: The Law Permits Investigation, Not Arbitrary Detention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#1_What_Is_the_Maximum_Police_Custody_Under_Section_187_BNSS\" >1. What Is the Maximum Police Custody Under Section 187 BNSS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#2_Can_Police_Keep_an_Accused_in_Police_Custody_for_60_or_90_Days\" >2. Can Police Keep an Accused in Police Custody for 60 or 90 Days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#3_Can_Police_Custody_Be_Granted_in_Separate_Spells\" >3. Can Police Custody Be Granted in Separate Spells?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#4_Can_Police_Seek_Custody_After_an_Accused_Has_Been_Granted_Bail\" >4. Can Police Seek Custody After an Accused Has Been Granted Bail?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#5_What_Did_the_Supreme_Court_Decide_in_July_2026_About_Police_Remand\" >5. What Did the Supreme Court Decide in July 2026 About Police Remand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#6_What_Is_the_Difference_Between_Police_Custody_and_Judicial_Custody\" >6. What Is the Difference Between Police Custody and Judicial Custody?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#7_When_Can_an_Accused_Claim_Default_Bail_Under_Section_187_BNSS\" >7. When Can an Accused Claim Default Bail Under Section 187 BNSS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#8_Does_an_FIR_Automatically_Justify_Arrest\" >8. Does an FIR Automatically Justify Arrest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#9_Must_a_Magistrate_Give_Reasons_for_Granting_Police_Custody\" >9. Must a Magistrate Give Reasons for Granting Police Custody?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#10_Does_the_BNSS_Apply_to_Every_Criminal_Proceeding_Initiated_After_1_July_2024\" >10. Does the BNSS Apply to Every Criminal Proceeding Initiated After 1 July 2024?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/police-custody-under-section-187-bnss-supreme-courts-15-day-rule-explained\/#Legal_Disclaimer\" >Legal Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a family unfamiliar with criminal procedure, the distinction between police custody and judicial custody can be confusing. The fear of prolonged interrogation, the possibility of further remand and uncertainty about bail often make an already difficult situation worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the law draws important distinctions between these forms of detention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Section 187 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), police custody is ordinarily limited to an aggregate of 15 days. Those days may be granted in separate spells within the applicable statutory window. The provision does not authorise the police to interrogate an accused in police custody continuously for 40, 60 or 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BNSS, which came into force on 1 July 2024, changed the timing of police remand compared with the earlier Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). Subsequent Supreme Court decisions have further explained how these provisions must operate in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three judgments are particularly significant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pogadadabnda Revathi &amp; Anr. v. State of Telangana<\/strong>, 2026 INSC 75, decided on 9 January 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation<\/strong>, 2026 INSC 115, decided on 15 January 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>State of Andhra Pradesh v. Suda Suresh Veera Venkata Naga Raju<\/strong>, 2026 INSC 744, decided on 27 July 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, these decisions help explain the relationship between police remand, personal liberty, the necessity of arrest and the court&#8217;s responsibility to scrutinise requests for custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The governing principle is straightforward: an investigation must be permitted to proceed lawfully, but the power to investigate does not give the police unrestricted authority over an accused person&#8217;s liberty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-1-understanding-section-187-bnss-the-four-time-limits-that-matter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Understanding_Section_187_BNSS_The_Four_Time_Limits_That_Matter\"><\/span>1. Understanding Section 187 BNSS: The Four Time Limits That Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 187 BNSS governs the procedure followed when an investigation cannot be completed within the initial 24 hours after arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The provision establishes a framework for judicially authorised detention during an investigation. It is essential to distinguish the period for which police custody may be granted from the longer period during which an accused may remain in custody, including judicial custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-important-time-limits-under-section-187-bnss\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Time_Limits_Under_Section_187_BNSS\"><\/span>Important Time Limits Under Section 187 BNSS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Period<\/th><th>Legal Significance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>24 hours<\/td><td>An arrested person must ordinarily be produced before the nearest Magistrate within 24 hours, excluding necessary journey time.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15 days<\/td><td>The maximum aggregate period of police custody under the ordinary framework of Section 187(2) BNSS.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Initial 40 days<\/td><td>The window for granting police custody in cases falling within the 60-day investigation-remand category.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Initial 60 days<\/td><td>The window for granting police custody in cases falling within the 90-day investigation-remand category.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60 days<\/td><td>The ordinary investigation-remand limit for offences outside the specified 90-day category.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>90 days<\/td><td>The ordinary investigation-remand limit for offences punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term of 10 years or more.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These periods serve different legal purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 15-day limit concerns the aggregate period of police custody. The 40-day and 60-day periods concern the statutory windows in which police custody may be granted. The 60-day and 90-day limits under Section 187(3) relate to continued detention during investigation and the right to statutory default bail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 60-day or 90-day investigation period must never be confused with permission for 60 or 90 days of police interrogation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statutory language and the Supreme Court&#8217;s January 2026 judgment in Pogadadabnda Revathi confirm this distinction. The Court expressly recognised that police custody may be granted in parts, subject to the aggregate 15-day limit and the applicable statutory window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-2-how-does-the-15-day-police-remand-rule-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_Does_the_15-Day_Police_Remand_Rule_Work\"><\/span>2. How Does the 15-Day Police Remand Rule Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BNSS changed the timing of police custody compared with the traditional interpretation of Section 167 CrPC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the earlier framework, the Supreme Court&#8217;s decision in <strong>CBI v. Anupam J. Kulkarni, (1992) 3 SCC 141<\/strong>, generally restricted police custody to the initial 15-day period following remand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 187(2) BNSS expressly permits police custody to be granted in separate spells within the initial 40-day or 60-day window, depending on the applicable investigation period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider two hypothetical examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-example-1-an-offence-attracting-the-60-day-investigation-period\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_1_An_Offence_Attracting_the_60-Day_Investigation_Period\"><\/span>Example 1: An Offence Attracting the 60-Day Investigation Period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person is arrested and produced before a Magistrate. The investigating agency requests seven days of police custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Magistrate grants five days, after which the accused is sent to judicial custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose the investigating agency subsequently discovers information that genuinely requires further custodial interrogation. Within the applicable initial 40-day window, it may seek another period of police custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Magistrate must independently assess the application and determine whether further custody is legally justified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the Magistrate grants another 10 days, the aggregate police custody becomes 15 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The investigating agency cannot ordinarily obtain additional police custody under Section 187(2) merely because it believes more interrogation would be useful after the aggregate limit has been exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-example-2-an-offence-attracting-the-90-day-investigation-period\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_2_An_Offence_Attracting_the_90-Day_Investigation_Period\"><\/span>Example 2: An Offence Attracting the 90-Day Investigation Period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose an accused faces an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term of 10 years or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The applicable initial window for police custody extends to 60 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The investigating agency may seek the permitted aggregate 15 days in separate spells within that window, subject to judicial authorisation and the statutory requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not follow that the accused may be held in police custody for the entire 60-day or 90-day period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The essential distinction remains the same in both examples: the length of the investigation period does not determine the maximum aggregate period of police custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-3-important-supreme-court-update-police-remand-cannot-be-used-to-bypass-bail\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Important_Supreme_Court_Update_Police_Remand_Cannot_Be_Used_to_Bypass_Bail\"><\/span>3. Important Supreme Court Update: Police Remand Cannot Be Used to Bypass Bail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most significant judgments on police custody under Section 187 BNSS was delivered by the Supreme Court on 9 January 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Case:<\/strong> Pogadadabnda Revathi &amp; Anr. v. State of Telangana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Citation:<\/strong> 2026 INSC 75<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The case arose from a cybercrime investigation in Hyderabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused, Pogadadabnda Revathi and Bandi Sandhya, were arrested in connection with an FIR involving Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The investigating officer sought five days of police custody. The Magistrate rejected the request on 17 March 2025, taking into account the investigation already conducted and the electronic devices and other materials recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused were granted regular bail on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The State subsequently pursued a revision, and the Sessions Court ordered three days of police custody. The Telangana High Court declined to interfere, leading the accused to approach the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-did-the-supreme-court-decide\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Did_the_Supreme_Court_Decide\"><\/span>What Did the Supreme Court Decide?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court found that the revisional court had failed to give proper weight to the Magistrate&#8217;s reasoned order rejecting police custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More importantly, the accused were already protected by a valid bail order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court held that ordering them back into police custody in those circumstances would effectively amount to cancelling their bail indirectly, without following the established legal procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court clarified that if the investigating agency seeks police remand of an accused who has already been released on bail, the proper course is to seek cancellation of bail in accordance with law before pursuing police custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court consequently set aside the impugned orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-does-this-judgment-matter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_This_Judgment_Matter\"><\/span>Why Does This Judgment Matter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision reinforces two important safeguards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, a Magistrate&#8217;s reasoned decision on police custody cannot be displaced casually. A revisional court must have a legally sustainable basis for interfering with that decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second, an existing bail order cannot be bypassed by using a fresh remand application as an indirect means of returning an accused to custody.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judgment is particularly relevant when an investigation continues after bail has been granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it should not be interpreted as granting immunity from further lawful investigation. The ruling protects an existing judicial order and requires the investigating agency to follow the correct procedure if it seeks to have that protection withdrawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A valid bail order cannot simply be ignored because the investigating agency subsequently wishes to interrogate the accused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-4-july-2026-supreme-court-ruling-can-police-custody-be-split-into-different-spells\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_July_2026_Supreme_Court_Ruling_Can_Police_Custody_Be_Split_Into_Different_Spells\"><\/span>4. July 2026 Supreme Court Ruling: Can Police Custody Be Split Into Different Spells?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A further clarification came in State of Andhra Pradesh v. Suda Suresh Veera Venkata Naga Raju, 2026 INSC 744, decided on 27 July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decision is particularly important because it addresses how courts should approach conditions imposed on police custody under Section 187 BNSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The case concerned a police inspector accused in connection with an alleged custodial death. A Special Investigation Team sought police custody to investigate the circumstances of the death, trace the victim&#8217;s body, recover evidence and identify other persons who might have been involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magistrate granted eight days of police custody but imposed several conditions. These included restrictions on the location of interrogation, extensive recording requirements and a prohibition against extending custody beyond a specified date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The High Court modified some of those conditions. The State then approached the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-did-the-supreme-court-clarify\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Did_the_Supreme_Court_Clarify\"><\/span>What Did the Supreme Court Clarify?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court examined the statutory framework under Section 187(2) and Section 187(3) BNSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It explained that the BNSS had deliberately enlarged the window during which police custody could be sought. Instead of confining police custody to the first 15 days of remand, the provision allows an aggregate period not exceeding 15 days to be granted in parts during the initial 40 or 60 days of the applicable detention period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court recognised that further investigative developments may arise after an initial period of custody has ended. Fresh discoveries, new information or additional investigative leads may make further custodial interrogation necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consequently, a court should not impose an absolute, non-extendable deadline that forecloses the statutory opportunity to seek further police custody within the applicable window, regardless of what the investigation subsequently reveals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court therefore set aside the challenged restriction on extending custody beyond the specified date, while modifying other conditions governing the interrogation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-does-this-judgment-abolish-the-15-day-limit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_This_Judgment_Abolish_the_15-Day_Limit\"><\/span>Does This Judgment Abolish the 15-Day Limit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judgment must be read carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court expressly referred to the statutory framework permitting police custody in parts, in the aggregate not exceeding 15 days, within the initial 40-day or 60-day window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its clarification concerns the timing of custody and the impermissibility of prematurely foreclosing the statutory remand window through an inflexible judicial condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It does not establish that the police may routinely exceed the aggregate 15-day limit under Section 187(2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nor does it give the investigating agency an automatic entitlement to every period of custody it requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fresh request must still be considered within the applicable statutory framework, and the court must examine whether the request is justified by the circumstances of the investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-safeguards-during-police-interrogation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safeguards_During_Police_Interrogation\"><\/span>Safeguards During Police Interrogation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judgment also addressed safeguards during interrogation. The Supreme Court held that Section 38 BNSS gives an arrested person the right to meet an advocate of their choice during interrogation, but does not confer an unrestricted right to have an advocate physically present throughout every interrogation session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court also recognised the value of recording interrogation and protecting the accused against coercion, while holding that recording every moment of travel between locations without interruption was impractical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The broader message is that effective investigation and constitutional protection must operate together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The police must be able to investigate lawfully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The accused must be protected against coercion and unlawful treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courts must ensure that safeguards are meaningful without making the statutory investigative process unworkable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-5-supreme-court-on-arrest-under-section-35-bnss-arrest-is-not-automatic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Supreme_Court_on_Arrest_Under_Section_35_BNSS_Arrest_Is_Not_Automatic\"><\/span>5. Supreme Court on Arrest Under Section 35 BNSS: Arrest Is Not Automatic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rules governing police custody must also be understood alongside the law governing arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An investigating agency cannot assume that because an arrest is legally possible, it is automatically necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation, 2026 INSC 115, decided on 15 January 2026, the Supreme Court examined the safeguards governing arrest under Section 35 BNSS, particularly in offences punishable with imprisonment of up to seven years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court considered whether notices under Section 35(3) must be issued in the specified category of cases and whether an arrest is justified when the statutory conditions under Section 35(1)(b) are absent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-did-the-supreme-court-hold\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Did_the_Supreme_Court_Hold\"><\/span>What Did the Supreme Court Hold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court emphasised that the power of arrest must be based on objective necessity, not merely the investigating officer&#8217;s convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For offences punishable with imprisonment of up to seven years, the Court explained that issuing a notice under Section 35(3) is the rule, while arrest is the exception, subject to the statutory conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court further clarified that the conditions under Section 35(1)(b)(i), together with at least one of the conditions under Section 35(1)(b)(ii), must exist for an arrest to be justified under the relevant provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failure to comply with a notice does not automatically require arrest in every case. The investigating agency must exercise its statutory discretion lawfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach builds upon the principles recognised in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar, (2014) 8 SCC 273.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-is-the-distinction-important\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_the_Distinction_Important\"><\/span>Why Is the Distinction Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The power to arrest and the necessity to arrest are separate questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person may be suspected of committing an offence, and the police may have statutory authority to investigate that offence. Neither circumstance, by itself, eliminates the obligation to comply with the legal requirements governing arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where a person is cooperating with an investigation, the question of whether arrest is genuinely necessary assumes particular importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially relevant in cases involving allegations arising from matrimonial disputes, family disagreements and other contentious personal relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judgment does not prohibit lawful arrests. It requires the police to establish that the statutory conditions are satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-6-police-custody-and-judicial-custody-what-is-the-difference\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Police_Custody_and_Judicial_Custody_What_Is_the_Difference\"><\/span>6. Police Custody and Judicial Custody: What Is the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although both involve detention, police custody and judicial custody are legally distinct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-police-custody\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Police_Custody\"><\/span>Police Custody<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police custody places the accused under the control of the investigating agency pursuant to a lawful remand order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may be necessary for interrogation, recovery of evidence, identification of material objects or other investigative steps requiring the accused&#8217;s participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, police custody is not punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused retains constitutional and statutory protections against coercion, assault and unlawful treatment. The investigating agency cannot treat custodial interrogation as permission to compel a confession or disregard the accused&#8217;s dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-judicial-custody\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Custody\"><\/span>Judicial Custody<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judicial custody ordinarily means that the accused is detained in prison under judicial authority rather than remaining in a police lock-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An accused in judicial custody does not automatically become available to the police for unrestricted interrogation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the investigating agency seeks police custody, it must follow the applicable statutory procedure and obtain the necessary judicial authorisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-must-the-distinction-be-understood\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Must_the_Distinction_Be_Understood\"><\/span>Why Must the Distinction Be Understood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person may remain in judicial custody for a period longer than 15 days, subject to the law governing detention and the applicable orders of the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That fact does not mean that the person has been in police custody throughout the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This distinction is central to understanding the 60-day and 90-day investigation periods and the separate question of statutory default bail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-7-the-24-hour-rule-an-arrest-does-not-authorise-indefinite-detention\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_24-Hour_Rule_An_Arrest_Does_Not_Authorise_Indefinite_Detention\"><\/span>7. The 24-Hour Rule: An Arrest Does Not Authorise Indefinite Detention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Article 22(2) of the Constitution of India requires an arrested person to be produced before the nearest Magistrate within 24 hours of arrest, excluding the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate&#8217;s court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 58 BNSS also addresses the restriction on detention beyond the prescribed period without the required judicial authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of this safeguard is to prevent the police from exercising unchecked control over an arrested person&#8217;s liberty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an investigation cannot be completed within 24 hours, the investigating agency must follow Section 187 BNSS and place the matter before the competent Magistrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Magistrate must examine the material placed before the court and determine whether further detention is lawful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An arrest is therefore not a licence to detain someone for as long as the investigating officer considers convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The law requires judicial supervision because detention directly affects personal liberty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-8-can-a-magistrate-grant-police-custody-without-examining-the-reasons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_a_Magistrate_Grant_Police_Custody_Without_Examining_the_Reasons\"><\/span>8. Can a Magistrate Grant Police Custody Without Examining the Reasons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A request for police remand is not supposed to be granted automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 187 BNSS requires the investigating agency to follow the prescribed procedure and place the relevant material before the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Magistrate must independently consider whether the requested custody is justified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relevant questions may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is custodial interrogation genuinely necessary?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What investigative steps remain to be completed?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have the relevant electronic devices, documents or other materials already been recovered?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the request supported by the case diary and the material placed before the court?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much police custody has already been authorised and used?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the applicable statutory window remain open?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has the accused already been released on bail, and does that bail order remain operative?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 187(7) also requires a Magistrate granting police custody to record reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court&#8217;s decision in Pogadadabnda Revathi illustrates the importance of examining the investigative grounds for custody and respecting a reasoned judicial order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The July 2026 judgment in State of Andhra Pradesh v. Suda Suresh Veera Venkata Naga Raju further demonstrates that courts must balance the requirements of an effective investigation with the rights and safety of the accused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seriousness of an allegation may be relevant, but it does not eliminate the need for a lawful and reasoned decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-9-what-changed-from-section-167-crpc-to-section-187-bnss\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_Changed_From_Section_167_CrPC_to_Section_187_BNSS\"><\/span>9. What Changed From Section 167 CrPC to Section 187 BNSS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transition from the CrPC to the BNSS changed the framework governing the timing of police custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In CBI v. Anupam J. Kulkarni, (1992) 3 SCC 141, the Supreme Court interpreted Section 167 CrPC and generally confined police custody to the initial 15-day period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 187(2) BNSS expressly provides for police custody in parts within the initial 40-day or 60-day window, depending on the applicable investigation period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aggregate limit remains 15 days under the ordinary framework of the provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The July 2026 decision in State of Andhra Pradesh v. Suda Suresh Veera Venkata Naga Raju is particularly important in understanding this change. It confirms that courts should not impose an inflexible restriction that defeats the statutory opportunity to seek further custody within the prescribed window merely because an earlier period of custody has ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision does not eliminate judicial supervision or authorise unlimited police remand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It recognises that the statutory window was designed to accommodate investigative developments that may arise at different stages of an investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-about-older-cases\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Older_Cases\"><\/span>What About Older Cases?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BNSS came into force on 1 July 2024, but its commencement did not automatically replace the CrPC in every proceeding already pending on that date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 531 BNSS contains repeal-and-savings provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Parvinder Singh v. Directorate of Enforcement, 2026 INSC 519, decided on 19 May 2026, the Supreme Court examined the applicability of the BNSS in proceedings involving the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, including the effect of the statutory savings provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The procedural law applicable to an older matter must therefore be determined by examining the relevant statutory provisions, the stage of the proceedings and the effect of the savings clause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The date of the FIR alone may not resolve every question concerning which procedural regime applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-10-default-bail-under-section-187-3-bnss-what-happens-after-60-or-90-days\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Default_Bail_Under_Section_1873_BNSS_What_Happens_After_60_or_90_Days\"><\/span>10. Default Bail Under Section 187(3) BNSS: What Happens After 60 or 90 Days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Default bail is a statutory safeguard against detention continuing indefinitely because the investigation has not been completed within the prescribed period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Section 187(3) BNSS, the ordinary investigation periods are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>90 days:<\/strong> Where the investigation relates to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term of 10 years or more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>60 days:<\/strong> For other offences falling within the ordinary statutory category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the investigation is not completed within the applicable period, the accused may acquire a right to default bail, provided the legal requirements are satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused must be prepared to furnish bail and must properly invoke the right when it becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-default-bail-is-not-the-same-as-regular-bail\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Default_Bail_Is_Not_the_Same_as_Regular_Bail\"><\/span>Default Bail Is Not the Same as Regular Bail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular bail involves judicial consideration of the relevant legal and factual circumstances, including the nature of the allegations and other applicable factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Default bail arises from the investigating agency&#8217;s failure to meet the statutory deadline, subject to the conditions governing that right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In M. Ravindran v. Intelligence Officer, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, (2021) 2 SCC 485, the Supreme Court explained the importance of properly asserting an accrued right to default bail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where the accused invokes the right in accordance with law after it has accrued and before the prosecution files the requisite report, a subsequent filing does not ordinarily defeat a right that has already been properly availed of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The position may differ if the requisite report is filed before the right is invoked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The calculation of the relevant period must be undertaken carefully, taking account of the applicable rules and the date of the first judicial remand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special statutes, including certain provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, may prescribe different periods or additional conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Default bail is therefore a legally enforceable safeguard, but it is not an automatic release mechanism that operates without regard to statutory requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-11-what-can-an-accused-do-if-police-custody-appears-unlawful\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_Can_an_Accused_Do_If_Police_Custody_Appears_Unlawful\"><\/span>11. What Can an Accused Do If Police Custody Appears Unlawful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a person believes that police custody has been granted unlawfully, the arrest and remand records should be examined promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lawyer may need to investigate several questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-check-the-legality-of-the-arrest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_Legality_of_the_Arrest\"><\/span>Check the Legality of the Arrest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arrest records should be examined to determine whether the statutory conditions governing arrest were satisfied and whether the necessary grounds and reasons were recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-examine-the-remand-orders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examine_the_Remand_Orders\"><\/span>Examine the Remand Orders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every remand order should be reviewed to establish the legal basis for detention and the period authorised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dates of police custody and judicial custody should be calculated separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-calculate-the-aggregate-police-custody\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculate_the_Aggregate_Police_Custody\"><\/span>Calculate the Aggregate Police Custody<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The previous remand orders must be examined to determine how much police custody has already been used and whether the applicable statutory window remains open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A request for further police custody must be assessed against these limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-examine-the-reasons-for-further-interrogation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examine_the_Reasons_for_Further_Interrogation\"><\/span>Examine the Reasons for Further Interrogation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the investigating agency seeks additional custody, the accused&#8217;s legal representative should examine whether the request identifies a genuine investigative need and whether relevant evidence has already been recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-consider-the-appropriate-bail-or-judicial-remedy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_the_Appropriate_Bail_or_Judicial_Remedy\"><\/span>Consider the Appropriate Bail or Judicial Remedy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the circumstances, the available options may include regular bail, default bail where the statutory conditions are satisfied, a challenge to an unlawful remand order, or another appropriate proceeding before the competent court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In cases of unlawful detention, constitutional remedies, including habeas corpus in appropriate circumstances, may also require consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appropriate course depends on the facts, the nature of the alleged illegality and the orders already passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-12-why-these-safeguards-matter-in-matrimonial-and-other-criminal-disputes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Why_These_Safeguards_Matter_in_Matrimonial_and_Other_Criminal_Disputes\"><\/span>12. Why These Safeguards Matter in Matrimonial and Other Criminal Disputes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criminal allegations arising from matrimonial disputes, relationship breakdowns and family disagreements can have serious consequences for the people involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An FIR may lead to an investigation. Depending on the allegations and applicable law, it may also lead to arrest and an application for remand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the existence of a complaint does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equally, the fact that a dispute is matrimonial or personal does not make every allegation false or exempt an accused from a lawful investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legal requirement is that every step taken by the investigating agency must satisfy the applicable statutory and constitutional standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unnecessary detention can have far-reaching consequences. It may disrupt employment, affect family responsibilities, damage professional standing and impose substantial financial and emotional burdens before the allegations have been adjudicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why the distinction between the power to investigate and the power to detain is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The principles in Arnesh Kumar, Satender Kumar Antil and Pogadadabnda Revathi reinforce the need to examine the necessity of arrest, the grounds for police custody and the legal effect of an existing bail order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The July 2026 judgment in State of Andhra Pradesh v. Suda Suresh Veera Venkata Naga Raju adds an important dimension: courts must protect the accused against unlawful treatment while allowing the investigation to proceed within the statutory framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These judgments do not provide immunity from arrest or prosecution where the law permits either. They reinforce the principle that personal liberty cannot be curtailed arbitrarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fair criminal justice system must take genuine allegations seriously while ensuring that the rights of the accused remain protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion-the-law-permits-investigation-not-arbitrary-detention\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_The_Law_Permits_Investigation_Not_Arbitrary_Detention\"><\/span>Conclusion: The Law Permits Investigation, Not Arbitrary Detention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 187 BNSS must be understood in the context of the statutory distinction between police custody, judicial custody and the overall period of detention during investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ordinary statutory framework permits police custody for an aggregate period not exceeding 15 days, granted continuously or in parts within the applicable initial 40-day or 60-day window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The separate 60-day and 90-day periods concern the investigation-remand framework and the right to default bail. They do not ordinarily authorise 60 or 90 days of police custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court&#8217;s January 2026 judgment in Pogadadabnda Revathi establishes that an existing bail order cannot be bypassed through an indirect remand process. Its decision in Satender Kumar Antil reinforces the requirement that arrest must satisfy the statutory conditions and be based on necessity rather than convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The July 2026 judgment in State of Andhra Pradesh v. Suda Suresh Veera Venkata Naga Raju further clarifies that the BNSS permits police custody in parts within the applicable statutory window and that courts should not prematurely foreclose that opportunity through an inflexible restriction. The aggregate limit and the requirement for lawful judicial authorisation remain essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For anyone facing arrest or remand, the practical priority is to examine the applicable procedural law, the grounds of arrest, the remand orders, the amount of police custody already used and the status of any bail order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An FIR authorises investigation, not punishment. Police custody must be justified under the law, and every judicial decision affecting personal liberty must respect the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-what-is-the-maximum-police-custody-under-section-187-bnss\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_Is_the_Maximum_Police_Custody_Under_Section_187_BNSS\"><\/span>1. What Is the Maximum Police Custody Under Section 187 BNSS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the ordinary framework of Section 187(2) BNSS, police custody may be authorised for an aggregate period not exceeding 15 days. It may be granted in parts within the applicable initial 40-day or 60-day statutory window, subject to judicial authorisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-can-police-keep-an-accused-in-police-custody-for-60-or-90-days\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_Police_Keep_an_Accused_in_Police_Custody_for_60_or_90_Days\"><\/span>2. Can Police Keep an Accused in Police Custody for 60 or 90 Days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The ordinary 60-day and 90-day periods concern the overall investigation-remand framework and statutory default bail. They do not ordinarily permit 60 or 90 days of police custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-can-police-custody-be-granted-in-separate-spells\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_Police_Custody_Be_Granted_in_Separate_Spells\"><\/span>3. Can Police Custody Be Granted in Separate Spells?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Section 187(2) BNSS permits police custody in parts within the applicable statutory window, subject to the aggregate limit and a lawful remand order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-can-police-seek-custody-after-an-accused-has-been-granted-bail\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_Police_Seek_Custody_After_an_Accused_Has_Been_Granted_Bail\"><\/span>4. Can Police Seek Custody After an Accused Has Been Granted Bail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An accused who remains protected by a valid bail order cannot ordinarily be returned to police custody by bypassing that order. In Pogadadabnda Revathi, the Supreme Court held that the investigating agency must first seek cancellation of bail in accordance with law before applying for police custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-what-did-the-supreme-court-decide-in-july-2026-about-police-remand\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_Did_the_Supreme_Court_Decide_in_July_2026_About_Police_Remand\"><\/span>5. What Did the Supreme Court Decide in July 2026 About Police Remand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In State of Andhra Pradesh v. Suda Suresh Veera Venkata Naga Raju, 2026 INSC 744, the Supreme Court clarified that police custody may be granted in parts within the statutory window and that a court should not impose an inflexible condition that prematurely forecloses that statutory opportunity. The judgment did not abolish the aggregate 15-day limit under Section 187(2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-6-what-is-the-difference-between-police-custody-and-judicial-custody\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_Is_the_Difference_Between_Police_Custody_and_Judicial_Custody\"><\/span>6. What Is the Difference Between Police Custody and Judicial Custody?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police custody places the accused under the investigating agency&#8217;s control for authorised investigative purposes. Judicial custody ordinarily involves detention in prison under judicial authority. The legal rules governing these forms of custody are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-7-when-can-an-accused-claim-default-bail-under-section-187-bnss\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_When_Can_an_Accused_Claim_Default_Bail_Under_Section_187_BNSS\"><\/span>7. When Can an Accused Claim Default Bail Under Section 187 BNSS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ordinarily, the right may arise when the applicable 60-day or 90-day investigation period expires without completion of the investigation in the legally required manner. The accused must satisfy the relevant statutory requirements and properly invoke the right. Special statutes may prescribe different periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-8-does-an-fir-automatically-justify-arrest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Does_an_FIR_Automatically_Justify_Arrest\"><\/span>8. Does an FIR Automatically Justify Arrest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The legality and necessity of arrest must be assessed under the applicable statutory provisions. In Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI, 2026 INSC 115, the Supreme Court emphasised that, for the specified category of offences punishable with imprisonment of up to seven years, notice is the rule and arrest is the exception, subject to the statutory conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-9-must-a-magistrate-give-reasons-for-granting-police-custody\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Must_a_Magistrate_Give_Reasons_for_Granting_Police_Custody\"><\/span>9. Must a Magistrate Give Reasons for Granting Police Custody?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 187(7) BNSS requires a Magistrate granting police custody to record reasons. A remand request must be considered judicially rather than approved automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-10-does-the-bnss-apply-to-every-criminal-proceeding-initiated-after-1-july-2024\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Does_the_BNSS_Apply_to_Every_Criminal_Proceeding_Initiated_After_1_July_2024\"><\/span>10. Does the BNSS Apply to Every Criminal Proceeding Initiated After 1 July 2024?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The applicable procedural law depends on the commencement and savings provisions and the circumstances of the proceeding. Section 531 BNSS preserves specified proceedings under the former CrPC framework. The legal position in an individual case must be assessed from the relevant facts and statutory provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-legal-disclaimer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Disclaimer\"><\/span>Legal Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal Disclaimer: This article provides general legal information based on the statutory provisions and judgments identified above. The legality of arrest, remand and entitlement to bail depends on the facts of the individual case, the applicable procedural law and the orders passed by the competent court. 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