Centre Directed to Respond on Plea Challenging BNSS Provision Permitting Handcuffing of Accused: Andhra Pradesh High Court
Andhra Pradesh High Court has taken a significant step by questioning the constitutional validity of Section 43(3), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which gives police the authority to use handcuffs while arresting individuals accused of certain serious offences. The court has issued notices to the Ministry of Law & Justice and the Ministry of Home Affairs seeking their response. Court initiates scrutiny of new criminal law A division bench consisting…