Legal Rights Every Citizen Must Know: FIR, Bail and Police Procedure Under India’s New Criminal Laws (BNSS 2023)

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Nikhil Chugh, Mar 6, 2026 - Law

Legal Rights Every Citizen Must Know is a practical guide explaining the legal rights of citizens under India's new criminal law framework including the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS 2023).


This book explains in simple language:


• What to do if police call you to the police station

• Your rights during arrest and police interrogation

• Bail procedures under the new criminal laws

• FIR registration rights and remedies

• Protection against illegal detention

• Rights of accused persons under BNSS


Written by Advocate Nikhil Chugh, the book simplifies criminal procedure so that every citizen understands their constitutional and legal protections.


This guide is useful for:

• Law students

• Citizens dealing with police procedure

• People wanting to understand their legal rights

• Competitive exam aspirants studying criminal law

 

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Common terms and phrases

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About the author (2026)

Nikhil Chugh is an Indian advocate, legal educator and author based in Panipat, Haryana, and a member of the Supreme Court Bar Association. He holds a BA.LLB (Hons.) from Chandigarh University, an LL.M in Constitutional Law and an MBA in Finance from Kurukshetra University, and is UGC NET qualified.

Through his work and writing, Nikhil focuses on simplifying complex legal concepts and making practical legal knowledge accessible to the general public. His areas of interest include constitutional law, criminal law, and legal procedures under Indian law.

His writings aim to guide citizens on everyday legal issues such as cheque bounce cases, filing criminal complaints, and understanding their legal rights and remedies under Indian law.

By combining academic insight with practical legal experience, Nikhil Chugh seeks to bridge the gap between law and the common citizen by promoting legal awareness and responsible use of legal remedies.

Bibliographic information

TitleLegal Rights Every Citizen Must Know: FIR, Bail and Police Procedure Under India’s New Criminal Laws (BNSS 2023)
AuthorNikhil Chugh
PublisherNikhil Chugh, 2026
Subjects ›  › 

Law / Civil Rights
Law / Criminal Law / General
  
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