Section 59: Discharge of person apprehended

Q: What does Section 59 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) deal with?

Section 59 TCLAA pertains to "Discharge of person apprehended". It is part of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 59 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) governs discharge of person apprehended. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 59 TCLAA still in force?

Yes, Section 59 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 59 TCLAA?

धारा 59 TCLAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 59 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018. Section 59 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) governs discharge of person apprehended. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 59 TCLAA?

Dhara 59 TCLAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 59 of the The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 59 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA) governs discharge of person apprehended. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 59 of The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018?

Cite as: "Section 59, The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (TCLAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, § 59 (India).

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The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018

Chapter VA — rrest Of Persons

Section 59

Discharge of person apprehended

- No person who has been arrested by a police officer shall be discharged except on his own bond, or on bail, or under the special order of a Magistrate.