Uttar Pradesh Government Guarantees Transparency in Arrests Following High Court Assurance
No one will be arrested without being told the reason, UP govt assures HC
Hindustan Times
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The Uttar Pradesh government has assured the Allahabad High Court that no individual will be arrested without being informed of the reasons for their arrest. This commitment follows a ruling that declared the wrongful arrest of Santosh Gupta, who faced charges of fraud and forgery in Balrampur district.
- 01Uttar Pradesh government commits to transparency in arrests.
- 02No arrests will occur without informing individuals of the reasons.
- 03A habeas corpus petition led to the release of Santosh Gupta.
- 04The government will adhere to the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) provisions.
- 05Legal guidelines from the Supreme Court will be strictly followed.
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The Uttar Pradesh government has made a significant commitment to ensure that no person will be arrested without being informed of the reasons for their arrest. This assurance was provided to the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court during a recent hearing. The court allowed a habeas corpus petition filed by the nephew of Santosh Gupta, who was arrested under allegations of fraud and forgery in Balrampur district. The court found Gupta's arrest to be wrongful, as he was not informed of the grounds for his arrest, violating Supreme Court guidelines established in the Mihir Rajesh Shah case. Following this ruling, Additional Advocate General Vinod Kumar Shahi assured the court that future arrests would strictly comply with the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and that all necessary measures would be taken to prevent arbitrary arrests in the state.
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This commitment aims to protect citizens' rights and prevent arbitrary detentions, ensuring that individuals are informed of the reasons behind their arrests.
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