Supreme Court: Extending 'Pankaj Bansal' Precedent, Ushers in Written Arrest Grounds for UAPA Cases

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the mandatory communication of arrest grounds under Section 43B(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). The case, identified as Prabir Purkayastha v. State, with Diary No. 42896 of 2023, delved into the critical issue of promptly informing the accused about the reasons for their arrest. Case Details: The appellant, Prabir Purkayastha, was arrested on 3rd October, 2023 under…