Arrest & Remand Illegal If Accused Not Informed Grounds Of Arrest; Filing Of Chargesheet Won't Validate Illegal Arrest : Supreme Court

In a groundbreaking judgment, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the fundamental right of individuals to be informed of the grounds of their arrest. This landmark ruling pertains to a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), focusing on the critical issue of communication of arrest grounds to the accused. Case Background: The case involved a petitioner, Mr. Rohit Sharma, who was arrested under the provisions of the UAPA…