Under Section 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, detention beyond 24 hours requires whose order?

Section 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 provides that no person shall be detained in police custody for more than 24 hours unless a Magistrate under Section 167 authorizes further detention.

This provision ensures judicial oversight and protects individuals from unlawful or prolonged police custody. It reinforces the constitutional right to liberty by making the Magistrate’s approval mandatory for any detention exceeding 24 hours.