Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Ensures 15-Day Police Remand Limit, Says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarified that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) maintains a 15-day police custody limit, dispelling confusion over any extension. Addressing the media, Shah stated that the remand is still 15 days but can be taken in parts within a 60-day period.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarified that the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) retains the 15-day police custody limit, akin to the previous Indian Penal Code (IPC). Dispelling misconceptions, Shah noted that while the maximum custody period remains 15 days, it can now be split into multiple sessions within a 60-day timeframe.

Speaking at a press conference, Shah emphasized that the first case under BNS pertains to a motorcycle theft in Gwalior, valuing Rs 1,80,000. Additionally, he rectified misinformation regarding a case against a street vendor in Delhi, indicating that it was reviewed and disposed of accordingly.

The BNS, along with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), replaces the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, and Indian Evidence Act, marking a significant overhaul in India's judicial framework.

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