Can a Normal Citizen Make an Arrest? Section 40 BNSS Explained #law #bnss2023 #police #crime
Dec 12, 2025
In today’s video, we break down one of the most misunderstood powers in Indian criminal law the power of a private citizen to arrest someone under Section 40 of the BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita).
Most people don’t know this, but you do NOT always need a police officer to stop a criminal in action.
But when is it legal? When is it illegal? And how far can a citizen really go?
- What You Will Learn:
✔ What is a “Citizen’s Arrest”?
✔ When a normal person can legally arrest someone
✔ What counts as a cognizable & non-bailable offence
✔ When you must hand over the accused to police
✔ When your action becomes illegal
✔ Section 40 BNSS explained step-by-step
Perfect for law students, competitive exam aspirants, and anyone curious about the new criminal laws.
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