Library/BNSS/Section 32
Section 32Procedural

Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant

Full Text

32. Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.—When a warrant is directed to a person other than a police officer, any other person may aid in the execution of such warrant, if the person to whom the warrant is directed be near at hand and acting in the execution of the warrant.

Plain English Summary

Allows members of the public to assist a non-police officer in executing a warrant, provided that person is present and actively carrying it out.

Key Legal Elements

  • Applies to warrants directed to non-police officers
  • Authorized assistance by third parties
  • Requirement of presence and active execution by the warrant holder

Practical Note

Legalizes civilian assistance when a warrant is directed to a private person (e.g., in remote areas or emergency situations).

हिंदी पाठ

32. वारंट निष्पादन में पुलिस अधिकारी से भिन्न किसी व्यक्ति की सहायता—जब कोई वारंट, पुलिस अधिकारी से भिन्न किसी व्यक्ति को निर्दिष्ट है, तब कोई भी अन्य व्यक्ति उस वारंट के निष्पादन में सहायता कर सकेगा, यदि वह व्यक्ति, जिसे वारंट निर्दिष्ट है, पास में है और वारंट के निष्पादन में कार्य कर रहा है।