MV Act · XIII — OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE

Section 202. Power to arrest without warrant

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

202. Power to arrest without warrant .—(1) A police officer in uniform may arrest without warrant any person who in his presence commits an offence punishable under section 184 or section 185 or section 197: Provided that any person so arrested in connection with an offence punishable under section 185 shall, within two hours of his arrest, be subjected to a medical examination referred to in sections 203 and 204 by a registered medical practitioner failing which he shall be released from custody. 1. Subs. by Act 54 of 1994, s. 58, for "section 189" (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 2. Ins. by s. 59, ibid . (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 3.Subs. by s. 59, ibid ., for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 14-11-1994). 1[ (2 ) A police officer in uniform may arrest without warrant any person, who has committed an offence under this Act, if such person refuses to give his name and address.] (3) A police officer arresting without warrant the driver of a motor vehicle shall if the circumstances so require take or cause to be taken any steps he may consider proper for the temporary disposal of the vehicle.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 54 of 1994, s. 58

    In force from 14 Nov 1994

    Earlier wording: “section 189”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by Act 54 of 1994, s. 58, for "section 189" (w.e.f. 14-11-1994).