Bombay High Court Pulls Up Maharashtra Police For Non-Compliance With BNSS Procedures

The Bombay High Court has criticised the Maharashtra Police for ignoring mandatory procedures under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which came into force in July 2024.

The Court questioned why summons were issued through non-statutory methods and why preliminary enquiries exceeded the 14-day limit under Section 173(3)(i) BNSS.

Observing that policing cannot be guided by “whims and caprices,” the Bench sought explanations from senior police officials and the Union Home Ministry on the applicability of the BNSS and steps taken to ensure compliance.

[Kundan Patil v. State]