Informing 'Grounds Of Arrest' To Accused Distinct From Mere Intimation Of Arrest: Gauhati High Court Issues Directives To Assam Police

The Gauhati High Court has issued a ruling emphasizing the importance of informing arrested persons of the grounds of their arrest and the requirements of a police notice under Section 47 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS). The court underscored the fundamental rights of arrested individuals and the need for law enforcement agencies to adhere to procedural safeguards. This decision reinforces the principles of natural justice and ensures that arrests are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.