Supreme Court ruled that arrested persons must be informed of grounds of arrest
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The constitutional limits on arrest
The Supreme Court reiterated that an arrested person must be informed of the grounds of arrest, reinforcing constitutional safeguards under Articles 21 and 22. The ruling strengthens the balance between state power to arrest and individual rights to personal liberty and dignity. It aligns with judicial guidelines like DK Basu and Arnesh Kumar, making it crucial for polity and legal awareness sections in competitive exams.
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Constitutional basis: Articles 21 (Right to Life & Personal Liberty) and 22 (Protection against arrest and detention)
Judicial guidelines referenced: DK Basu v. State of West Bengal (1997) and Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2014)
Ruling aims to prevent arbitrary arrest and uphold human dignity
Directly relevant for Polity, Governance, and Legal Awareness in UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PSC exams
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