IllustrativeMust Arrest Grounds Be Given In Writing? Supreme Court Says Judgments Are Conflicting, Mulls Larger Bench ...
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The supreme court is considering whether arrest grounds must be given in writing, as judgments on the matter are conflicting. Various high courts have ruled that failure to provide written grounds of arrest can render the arrest illegal, with some courts ordering police training or suspension of officers who fail to provide written grounds. The issue remains unresolved, with the supreme court potentially forming a larger bench to address the conflicting judgments.
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