Supreme Court bats for rights of arrested persons
The Tribune Editorial: The requirement of furnishing grounds of arrest to an accused would apply to cases registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, not just to offences under special laws
Updated At : 05:10 AM Nov 08, 2025 IST
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EVERY now and then, the Supreme Court has to remind law enforcement agencies that they are not a law unto themselves — they must adhere strictly to the due process of law. On Thursday, it ruled that the requirement of furnishing grounds of arrest of an accused would also apply to cases registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, not just to offences under special laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The order aims to protect the personal liberty of the arrested persons. They must be informed about the grounds in writing and in a language they understand.
