Polity & Judiciary
The Supreme Court has ruled that any arrest will be considered illegal if the written grounds of arrest are not provided in a language understood by the accused. Earlier limited to laws like UAPA and PMLA, this safeguard now applies to all arrests under the IPC/BNS and other statutes.
The judgment strengthens procedural fairness under Articles 21 and 22, recognising that liberty requires clear, accessible communication. By mandating that every individual—irrespective of language or literacy—must understand why they are being detained, the Court has advanced constitutional morality, transparency, and inclusivity in law enforcement.
MCQ:
Which Article of the Constitution guarantees that an arrested person must be informed of the grounds of arrest?
(a) Article 14
(b) Article 19
(c) Article 21
(d) Article 22
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