Police Calling You for Inquiry? Know Your Legal Rights Before You Go to the Police Station in India
If police call you for an inquiry in India, you should first understand whether you are being contacted as a witness, complainant, or person connected with an alleged offence. Police questioning and attendance must follow the applicable BNSS procedures and legal safeguards. You can ask about the case and reason for being called, seek a proper written notice where applicable, and consult a lawyer. If the inquiry results in arrest, additional protections apply, including being informed of the grounds of arrest and produced before a Magistrate within the legally prescribed period.