🚨 Supreme Court: Arrest Grounds Must Be Given in Writing

📅 Date: February 7, 2025
📍 Case: Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana & Anr.
⚖️ Court: Supreme Court of India

🔹 What the Supreme Court Said

✅ Arrested persons must be told in writing why they are being arrested.
✅ Their family or friends should also be informed.
✅ Failure to do so can make the arrest illegal.

The ruling strengthens legal protections under Article 21 (Right to Life & Liberty) and Article 22(1) (Right Against Arbitrary Arrest) of the Indian Constitution.

🔹 Why This Matters

👨‍⚖️ Stronger Rights for Arrested Persons – They will know why they are being detained.
📞 Families Can Take Action – They can hire a lawyer and seek bail quickly.
⚠️ Illegal Arrests Can Be Challenged – If the police don’t follow the rules, the arrest may not hold up in court.

📜 Key Legal Provisions Cited

📌 Article 22(1), Indian Constitution – Arrested persons must be informed of the reasons for arrest.
📌 Section 50 & 50A, CrPC – Police must inform both the arrested person and their nominated contacts.
📌 Section 47, BNSS – Similar provision under the new criminal law framework.

📝 What This Means for You

🚔 If arrested, demand a written reason for arrest.
📢 Inform a friend or lawyer immediately.
⚖️ If not informed properly, challenge the arrest in court.

This landmark ruling ensures greater transparency and accountability in arrests across India. 🚀