Section 46Procedural
No unnecessary restraint
Full Text
46. No unnecessary restraint.—The person arrested shall not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape.
Plain English Summary
Prohibits the use of excessive physical restraint on an arrested person, allowing only what is necessary to prevent their escape.
Key Legal Elements
- Limitation of restraint
- Necessary only to prevent escape
- Protection of arrestee's dignity
Practical Note
Protects the human dignity of the arrestee; any excessive force or unnecessary chaining can be challenged as a violation of procedural law.
हिंदी पाठ
46. कोई अनावश्यक प्रतिबंध नहीं—गिरफ्तार किए गए व्यक्ति को उसके भागने को रोकने के लिए आवश्यक प्रतिबंध से अधिक किसी प्रतिबंध के अधीन नहीं किया जाएगा।