IllustrativeGrounds of arrest must be given in writing, mere phone call to relative not enough: Kerala High Court
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A court has ruled that the grounds of arrest must be provided in writing, with some outlets specifying that this requirement applies universally to all offenses. The written grounds must also be in a language understood by the arrestee, as merely informing them verbally is not sufficient. The ruling emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating the grounds of arrest, rather than just providing a formal notification.
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