Archive · 29 May 2025
Chandigarh SSP Orders Cops to Inform Arrest Grounds
The police in Chandigarh are now required to tell people why they are being arrested.
This is because of a court ruling that says everyone has the right to know the reason for their arrest.
The police must follow these rules, or their actions could be illegal.
This means they have to tell the person in writing and also inform their friends or family.
Chandigarh SSP ordered police to inform individuals of arrest grounds.
The directive aligns with sections 47 and 48 of the BNS.
Failure to comply will be viewed seriously by the SSP.
The order references a Supreme Court judgement from Feb 7, 2025.
Grounds must be communicated in writing to the arrested person and their contacts.
- Who
- SSP Kanwardeep Kaur, police officers, and arrested individuals.
- What
- SSP Kanwardeep Kaur directed police to inform individuals of arrest grounds.
- When
- The directive was issued on Monday, after a Supreme Court judgement on Feb 7, 2025.
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To comply with constitutional rights and Supreme Court rulings.
Arrestees/Citizens
Law Enforcement
Transparency
Arrestees/Citizens
Citizens are entitled to know why they are arrested, ensuring fairness.
Law Enforcement
Ensuring proper procedures might pose administrative challenges for law enforcement.
- Location
- Chandigarh
- Issuing Authority
- SSP Kanwardeep Kaur
- Date of Directive
- Monday
- Legal Basis
- Sections 47 and 48 of the BNS
- Supreme Court Judgement Date
- Feb 7, 2025
