Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter VI: Processes to Compel Appearance · B.—Warrant of arrest
Section 77: Notification of substance of warrant
In plain words
Whoever executes an arrest warrant must tell the person what it says and show it to them if asked.
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Official text
The police officer or other person executing a warrant of arrest shall notify the substance thereof to the person to be arrested, and, if so required, shall show him the warrant.
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Supreme Court judgments citing the section 77
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