Police Powers (As per New Criminal Laws: BNS, BNSS, BSA 2023) by Kush Kalra is a comprehensive guide that redefines the evolving role of the police under India's newly enacted criminal laws. The book delves into how the police system, traditionally a state-controlled, bureaucratic body, must now adapt to a changing legal and social landscape.
While traditionally focused on crime detection, today's police must also serve as agents of conflict resolution and protectors of human rights. This shift demands greater public accountability, professional competence, and ethical use of authority.
This title examines the implications of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), India's new criminal codes, on police operations. It covers essential procedures and responsibilities, including:
- FIR registration
- Arrest and detention
- Charge-sheet process
- Maintaining law and order
- Investigation techniques
- Enforcement of laws
- Crime prevention strategies
- Evidence collection
- Police custody
- Issuance of police notices
This book is ideal for police officers, legal professionals, students, and civil rights advocates, this book bridges the gap between public expectations and police duties in a modern democratic society.