Duty Of Arresting Officer

Sec. 3. Duty of arresting officer. – It shall be the duty of the officer executing the warrant to arrest the accused and deliver him to the nearest police station or jail without unnecessary delay.

WHAT IS THE DUTY OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER WHO ARRESTS A PERSON?

> He  must  deliver  the  person  immediately  to  the  nearest  jail  or police station

WHY SHOULD  HE  DELIVER? WHAT IS THE EVIL SOUGHT TO  BE AVOIDED?

> This is to avoid situations when the officer will hold the law in his own hands