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Women detained after sunset at Delhi rally; BNSS 43(5) requires magistrate order, not just lady cops

Name: Women detained after sunset at Delhi rally; BNSS 43(5) requires magistrate order, not just lady cops
Uploaded: 2026-10-12T05:08:42+00:00
Description: Many women were evidently detained after sunset on Sunday during the CJP protest in Delhi. When questioned, some police officers responded, “Lady police hai na saath.” But under Section 43(5) of the BNSS, women ordinarily cannot be arrested after sunset and before sunrise.

Published 12 October 2026

Many women were evidently detained after sunset on Sunday during the CJP protest in Delhi. When questioned, some police officers responded, “Lady police hai na saath.” But under Section 43(5) of the BNSS, women ordinarily cannot be arrested after sunset and before sunrise.

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Producer: Spot On
Topics: Policing and protests
Last updated: 12 October 2026