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Memo for Advocate Presence during Interrogation (§ 38 BNSS)

Formal memo demanding permission for advocate presence at visible distance during police questioning.

This public draft is for civic rights literacy and procedural orientation. Have a qualified advocate review the facts, law, and filing requirements before use.

Template text

BEFORE THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER, [INSERT POLICE STATION]
MEMO OF APPEARANCE UNDER SECTION 38 OF THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023

1. Adv. [Insert Advocate Name] enters appearance on behalf of the Noticee / Accused [Insert Name].
2. Under Section 38 BNSS and the Supreme Court ruling in Senior Intelligence Officer v. Jugal Kishore Samra, the accused is entitled to meet their advocate throughout interrogation at visible distance.

Advocate for Noticee

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