Section 50A of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
1[50A. Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc., to a nominated person.-- (1) Every police officer or other person making any arrest under this Code shall forthwith give the information regarding such arrest and place where the arrested person is being held to any of his friends, relatives or such other persons as may be disclosed or nominated by the arrested person for the purpose of giving such information.
- (2)The police officer shall inform the arrested person of his rights under sub-section (1) as soon as he is brought to the police station.
- (3)An entry of the fact as to who has been informed of the arrest of such person shall be made in a book to be kept in the police station in such form as may be prescribed in this behalf by the State Government.
- (4)It shall be the duty of the Magistrate before whom such arrested person is produced, to satisfy himself that the requirements of sub-section (2) and sub-section (3) have been complied with in respect of such arrested person.]
Summary
- Any person making an arrest must immediately give information about the arrest to a friend, relative, or other person named by the arrested person.
- The arrested person must be informed of this right to have someone notified as soon as they are brought to the police station.
- The police officer is required to record in a book who was informed about the arrest.
- It is the duty of the Magistrate who first sees the arrested person to confirm that the police followed these rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who must be informed of an arrest under Section 50A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
Under Section 50A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the arresting person must inform a friend, relative, or any person nominated by the arrested person.
2. When must a person be told they can nominate someone to be informed of their arrest under Section 50A of the 1973 Code?
According to Section 50A of the 1973 Code, the police officer must inform the arrested person of this right as soon as they are brought to the police station.
3. What is the Magistrate's role regarding arrest notification under Section 50A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
Section 50A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, makes it the duty of the Magistrate to satisfy themselves that the requirements of informing a nominated person were followed by the police.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 50A of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, where must the police record the information about who was notified of the arrest?
Q2.At what point must an arrested person be informed of their right to notify a friend or relative under Section 50A of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
Q3.Under Section 50A of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, what happens if a person was arrested without a warrant and the crime was bailable, as mentioned in Section 50?