Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Bombay HC: Hemang Shah's Arrest Declared Illegal
The Bombay High Court ruled that the arrest of Hemang Shah, a director, was illegal because the police didn't follow the rules.
According to the law, when someone is arrested, they need to be brought before a judge within 24 hours.
However, in this case, the court found the police took too long.
The arrest was related to claims that Shah defrauded his brother.
The court decided Shah should be released immediately, but the case can continue.
The dispute appears to be over money between Shah and his brother.
Bombay High Court declared Hemang Shah's arrest illegal.
The court cited the failure to produce Shah before a magistrate within 24 hours.
Shah was arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police.
The arrest was related to allegations of defrauding his elder brother.
The court ordered his immediate release from Arthur Road Jail.
- Who
- Bombay High Court and Hemang Shah, director of Anchor Group.
- What
- Bombay High Court ruled Hemang Shah's arrest illegal.
- When
- Shah was detained on May 17 and the court ruling came out later.
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Mumbai, India.
- Why
- Due to failure to present before a magistrate within 24 hours.
- Defendant
- Hemang Shah
- Allegation
- Defrauding brother of Rs 67 crore
- Arresting Agency
- Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW)
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Violation
- Failure to produce before a magistrate within 24 hours
- Detainment location
- Delhi airport
- Arrest Date
- May 18