56. It shall be the duty of the person having the custody of an accused to take reasonable care of the health and safety of the accused.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 56: Health and safety of arrested person
Chapter V — Arrest of Persons
Source: official text of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Ministry of Home Affairs).