Landmark Arrest Judgments India

Summary

The Supreme Court of India has issued landmark judgments on arrests, emphasizing the protection of individual rights. Notable cases include D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (1996), which established guidelines to prevent custodial torture, Joginder Kumar v. State of UP (1994), which held that arrests should not be routine without justification, and Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2014), which directed police to avoid unnecessary arrests, especially in cases with imprisonment of less than seven years. These judgments highlight the importance of safeguarding individual rights during the arrest process.

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Here are some landmark Supreme Court judgments related to arrests in India up to *:
- D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (*): Established guidelines for arrest and detention to prevent custodial torture, including the requirement of arrest memos and informing a relative.
- Joginder Kumar v. State of UP (*): Held that arrest should not be made in a routine manner without justification.
- Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (*): Directed police to avoid unnecessary arrests and magistrates to ensure compliance, especially in cases punishable with imprisonment of less than seven years.
These judgments emphasize the protection of individual rights during the arrest process.