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?? Key Protection: Time Restrictions on Arrest

No women shall be arrested after the sunset and before the sunrise

?? Exception to the Rule

In exceptional cases, a woman police shall with prior permission of Judicial Magistrate first Class within whose local Jurisdiction the act was committed may arrest any women during the aforesaid prohibited hours.

?? Important Note

This fundamental protection ensures that women's safety and dignity are maintained during arrest procedures. The time restriction recognizes the vulnerability of women during nighttime hours and provides necessary safeguards.