18.02.2026: “Reasons to believe” must be recorded u/s 69 but need not necessarily be supplied to the accused; however, written “grounds of arrest” must be furnished to the accused: Allahabad High Court
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The Allahabad High Court has ruled that while "reasons to believe" must be recorded under section 69, these do not necessarily need to be supplied to the accused. However, the court has stated that written "grounds of arrest" must be provided to the accused. This decision clarifies the requirements for recording and disclosing information related to arrests.