The supreme court has clarified rules related to arrest, notice, and discretion under the BNSS, emphasizing that arrest cannot be automatic. The court has reportedly made prior notice mandatory for certain offenses, with some outlets specifying that this applies to offenses punishable up to 7 years. The exact implications of the ruling are still being reported, with various outlets highlighting different aspects, including the role of judicial scrutiny and the conditions under which arrest is permissible.