criminalEnglish origin
Custody
The lawful detention of a person by the state � police custody or judicial custody.
Full Definition
Police custody: the person is with the investigating officer for interrogation. Judicial custody: person is in jail under the court's direction. Police custody maximum 15 days total. The DK Basu guidelines protect persons in custody.
In Indian Law
Section 167 CrPC (Section 187 BNSS). The DK Basu guidelines and NHRC guidelines protect against torture and illegal detention.