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Police officers wield powers of Special Executive Magistrate
Published Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Updated October 21
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Under Section 15 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the State government can appoint a police officer of at least Superintendent of Police rank, or equivalent, as an SEM for specific areas or functions.
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- The Hindu
The article emphasizes concerns from legal experts that the powers granted to Special Executive Magistrates under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are being weaponized to suppress lawful dissent and harass individuals.
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