{"id":35877,"date":"2026-11-11T11:25:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T11:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=35877"},"modified":"2026-11-11T11:28:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T11:28:44","slug":"rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules for Handcuffing Accused, Undertrial and Convicted Persons by Police"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 id=\"h-handcuffs-legal-provisions-supreme-court-guidelines-and-human-rights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handcuffs_Legal_Provisions_Supreme_Court_Guidelines_and_Human_Rights\"><\/span>Handcuffs: Legal Provisions, Supreme Court Guidelines and Human Rights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Handcuffs are metal or plastic restraints placed around a person\u2019s wrists. Police use them mainly to prevent escape or violence during arrest, custody or court production. In India, however, handcuffing is not routine or automatic. It is allowed only in special situations and under strict legal conditions.<\/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: 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#What_the_Law_Says_About_Handcuffing_in_India\" >What the Law Says About Handcuffing in India<\/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\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#What_the_Courts_Have_Said_About_Handcuffing\" >What the Courts Have Said About Handcuffing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#When_Handcuffing_May_Be_Used\" >When Handcuffing May Be Used<\/a><\/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\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#Why_Proper_Documentation_Is_Essential_During_Handcuffing\" >Why Proper Documentation Is Essential During Handcuffing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#Consequences_of_Unlawful_Handcuffing\" >Consequences of Unlawful Handcuffing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#Position_in_the_United_Kingdom_and_the_United_States\" >Position in the United Kingdom and the United States<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#Handcuffing_Laws_in_the_United_Kingdom\" >Handcuffing Laws in the United Kingdom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#Handcuffing_Laws_in_the_United_States\" >Handcuffing Laws in the United States<\/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\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#Common_Legal_Principle_in_Both_Countries\" >Common Legal Principle in Both Countries<\/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\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#Important_Precautions_During_Handcuffing\" >Important Precautions During Handcuffing<\/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\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#Risks_of_Positional_Asphyxia_During_Police_Restraint\" >Risks of Positional Asphyxia During Police Restraint<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/rules-for-handcuffing-accused-undertrial-and-convicted-persons-by-police\/#Conclusion_Handcuffing_Must_Remain_an_Exception_Not_a_Rule\" >Conclusion: Handcuffing Must Remain an Exception, Not a Rule<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-the-law-says-about-handcuffing-in-india\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Law_Says_About_Handcuffing_in_India\"><\/span>What the Law Says About Handcuffing in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, which includes the right to human dignity. Arbitrary or routine handcuffing can violate this right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 43(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 permits handcuffing only after considering the nature and seriousness of the offence. It may be used in cases involving organised crime, terrorism, drug trafficking, illegal arms, murder, rape, acid attack, counterfeiting, human trafficking, offences against the State, or major economic crimes. It may also be used if the person has previously escaped custody, is a habitual offender, or poses a clear threat to public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even in these cases, handcuffing is not automatic. Police must assess the actual risk and necessity in each situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-the-courts-have-said-about-handcuffing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Courts_Have_Said_About_Handcuffing\"><\/span>What the Courts Have Said About Handcuffing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that handcuffing is an exception, not the rule, and must be used only as a last resort:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sunil Batra v. Delhi Administration (1978):<\/strong> Routine handcuffing was declared inhuman and violative of Article 21.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prem Shankar Shukla v. Delhi Administration (1980):<\/strong> Handcuffing without special reasons is illegal. Reasons must be recorded and proper approval obtained.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Citizens for Democracy v. State of Assam (1995):<\/strong> Regular handcuffing of undertrial prisoners was prohibited and strict guidelines were issued.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (1997):<\/strong> Detailed safeguards for arrested and custodial persons were laid down, including lawful justification for any restraint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The core principle is clear: mere arrest does not justify handcuffing. There must be specific and reasonable grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-when-handcuffing-may-be-used\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Handcuffing_May_Be_Used\"><\/span>When Handcuffing May Be Used<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Handcuffing may be justified when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is a clear risk that the person will escape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The person poses a threat to his own safety or the safety of others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In non-violent or first-time cases, prior permission of a magistrate is advisable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The restraint must never be excessive. Police must record the reasons and be ready to justify them before a court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-proper-documentation-is-essential-during-handcuffing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Proper_Documentation_Is_Essential_During_Handcuffing\"><\/span>Why Proper Documentation Is Essential During Handcuffing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever handcuffs are used, the following details must be clearly noted in the case diary and arrest memo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Specific reasons for using handcuffs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why less restrictive measures were not sufficient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who authorised the use of handcuffs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time, place and duration of handcuffing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether the magistrate was informed within 24 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incomplete or missing records can make the handcuffing illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-consequences-of-unlawful-handcuffing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Unlawful_Handcuffing\"><\/span>Consequences of Unlawful Handcuffing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unjustified handcuffing can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contempt of court proceedings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departmental action and punishment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment of compensation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal prosecution for illegal restraint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adverse remarks by the court that may harm the officer\u2019s career.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-position-in-the-united-kingdom-and-the-united-states\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Position_in_the_United_Kingdom_and_the_United_States\"><\/span>Position in the United Kingdom and the United States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-handcuffing-laws-in-the-united-kingdom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handcuffing_Laws_in_the_United_Kingdom\"><\/span>Handcuffing Laws in the United Kingdom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the UK, under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, 1984 (PACE), handcuffing is not automatic on arrest. It is permitted only when there is a risk of escape, violence or harm to self or others. The use must be necessary, lawful and proportionate, and handcuffs must be removed as soon as the need ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-handcuffing-laws-in-the-united-states\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handcuffing_Laws_in_the_United_States\"><\/span>Handcuffing Laws in the United States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the USA, handcuffing is governed by the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable force. The Supreme Court in Graham v. Connor (1989) laid down the \u201cobjective reasonableness\u201d standard. Officers may use handcuffs based on the seriousness of the offence, risk of flight or attack, and the circumstances at that moment. Excessive force can amount to a violation of rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-common-legal-principle-in-both-countries\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Legal_Principle_in_Both_Countries\"><\/span>Common Legal Principle in Both Countries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In both countries, the guiding principle is the same: handcuffs are for safety, not punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Country<\/th><th>Applicable Legal Framework<\/th><th>Guiding Principle<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>India<\/td><td>Article 21 of the Constitution and Section 43(3) of BNSS, 2023<\/td><td>Handcuffing must be justified by specific circumstances and legal conditions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>United Kingdom<\/td><td>Police and Criminal Evidence Act, 1984 (PACE)<\/td><td>Handcuffing must be necessary, lawful and proportionate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>United States<\/td><td>Fourth Amendment and Graham v. Connor (1989)<\/td><td>Use of restraints must satisfy the objective reasonableness standard.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-important-precautions-during-handcuffing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Precautions_During_Handcuffing\"><\/span>Important Precautions During Handcuffing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In India, the UK and the USA, the usual practice is to handcuff a person with hands behind the back. Front handcuffing is allowed only in special cases such as medical need or physical disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In India, the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling in Prem Shankar Shukla (1980) makes it clear that handcuffing is lawful only when there is a specific risk of escape and no milder alternative is adequate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-risks-of-positional-asphyxia-during-police-restraint\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Positional_Asphyxia_During_Police_Restraint\"><\/span>Risks of Positional Asphyxia During Police Restraint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the USA, keeping a handcuffed person face-down (prone position) for a long time has caused deaths due to positional asphyxia \u2014 a condition in which the chest cannot expand properly because of body position and pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern police training and safety guidelines require that, immediately after handcuffing, a person should be moved out of the prone (face-down) position and placed in an upright sitting position or on their side in the recovery position as soon as possible. A person should never be left lying face down for a prolonged period or in a position that puts pressure on the chest or abdomen, as this may restrict breathing and cause serious injury or even death due to a lack of oxygen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police officers must therefore ensure that the person&#8217;s breathing remains normal, continuously monitor their physical condition and arrange immediate medical assistance if any signs of breathing difficulty or illness are observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion-handcuffing-must-remain-an-exception-not-a-rule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Handcuffing_Must_Remain_an_Exception_Not_a_Rule\"><\/span>Conclusion: Handcuffing Must Remain an Exception, Not a Rule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Handcuffing is not a routine procedure. It is a last resort that may be used only when there is a clear risk of escape or violence. The reasons must be recorded, and the action must remain proportionate. The law balances the need for public safety with the duty to protect every person\u2019s dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/can-the-police-handcuff-you-know-your-rights\/\">Can the Police Handcuff You? 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Police use them mainly to prevent escape or violence during arrest, custody or court production. In India, however, handcuffing is not routine or automatic. 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