At a glance
A remand order identifies the authorised custody and its period. Police custody and judicial custody should not be confused or inferred from an informal message.
General legal-awareness information for Jammu & Kashmir. Applicability, forum and any time limit depend on the governing law and the complete facts. Prepared 2026-10-24. Check BNSS/CrPC savings, the offence date and any special statute.
Law and context
BNSS section 187 governs specified remand situations when investigation cannot be completed within twenty-four hours. The offence, dates, stage and any special enactment matter to custody and related rights.
Practical next step
Prepare an exact custody chronology with arrest, production and remand dates, preserving every available order. Give counsel the FIR, alleged sections and genuine health or welfare concerns promptly.
Important qualifications
This guide does not calculate a custody entitlement or default-bail date. Special statutes and current judicial interpretation require individual assessment.
Document checklist
- Arrest and production chronology
- All remand orders
- FIR and alleged offences
- Health and welfare information
Sources
General information. The appropriate course depends on the complete facts, documents and applicable law. Editorial process and website disclaimer.