What rules do the police have to follow to make an arrest? Know what the law says:

The Supreme Court has made it clear in its decision that whenever a person is arrested, the police will have to give written information about the reasons for the arrest. Additionally, the arrested person has the right to share a copy of this information with a family member or friend. The Supreme Court also said that the written information should be in a language which the arrested person can understand.

This decision is important for the protection of the rights of citizens. Because, it has always been seen that the police arrest people without any proper reason or written information, due to which their fundamental rights are violated. On November 6, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A. The Supreme Court bench of George Masih gave this important decision. The Supreme Court has ordered that a copy of this order be sent to all Chief Secretaries so that they can take necessary steps to comply with it.

In India, there are many provisions in the Constitution and laws to protect the fundamental rights of the citizens. One of these important rights is that at the time of arrest the person should be informed about his rights and the reasons for the arrest. Sections 41 to 60A of the Indian Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) provide detailed provisions regarding arrest.

A similar provision is also included in the Indian Civil Defense Code, a new law passed by the Government of India and implemented in the country last year. Note that old cases still fall under the Indian Code of Criminal Procedure, and new rules apply after the new law comes into force. According to these provisions, the police have to follow the following rules at the time of arrest.

Explaining the reason for arrest: The police must clearly explain to the arrested person the crime for which he is being arrested. Information about arrest: It is mandatory to inform the family or friends of the arrested person about the arrest.

Arrest Memorandum: A memorandum is prepared at the time of arrest, which records the time, place and reason for the arrest. The signatures of the arrested person and an independent witness are also required on this.

Medical examination: It is necessary to get the arrested person medically examined. This may reveal any physical injury or harassment. To produce before the Magistrate within 24 hours: It is legally mandatory to produce the arrested person before the Magistrate within 24 hours.