Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), what is the maximum period for which a person can be held in police custody in total, even if remanded periodically by a magistrate?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 60 days.
• BNSS places an overall cap on total police custody.
• Even with periodic remand, police custody cannot exceed 60 days.
• This strengthens safeguards against prolonged detention.
Information Booster:
• BNSS replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
• It came into force from 2024.
• Judicial custody is separate from police custody.
Additional Knowledge:
• Initial police custody is generally limited to 15 days at a time.
• The reform aligns with rights-based criminal procedure.