What Indian law says about detaining women at night?

Published 04 Nov 2026, 22:37 IST

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In recent protests, Delhi Police were repeatedly condemned for detaining female protesters after sunset and keeping them under preventative custody at night. Section 43(5) of the BNSS restricts the arrest of women between sunset and sunrise, subject to an exception in special circumstances.

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In recent protests, Delhi Police were repeatedly condemned for detaining female protesters after sunset and keeping them under preventative custody at night. Section 43(5) of the BNSS restricts the arrest of women between sunset and sunrise, subject to an exception in special circumstances.

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