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The Arnesh Kumar guidelines, established by the Supreme Court of India, prohibit automatic arrests in offences punishable with less than seven years imprisonment and mandate compliance with Section 41-A of the CrPC and Section 35(3) of the BNSS.
Allahabad HC dismissed an anticipatory bail plea for offences punishable with less than seven years under BNSS Section 35(3), citing Arnesh Kumar principles. The ruling clarifies that statutory safeguards under BNSS apply strictly, limiting pre-arrest relief for such offences.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, while dismissing an anticipatory bail application as withdrawn, issued a binding directive that investigating officers must strictly follow the Arnesh Kumar guidelines before arresting anyone under the Excise Act. This reinforces procedural safeguards against arbitrary detention in non-bailable excise offences, affecting police conduct across Madhya Pradesh and setting a precedent for other states.
Allahabad HC reaffirms that arrests under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for offences punishable up to seven years must strictly comply with Section 41-A CrPC and Arnesh Kumar guidelines. Non-compliance renders arrests illegal, reinforcing procedural safeguards against arbitrary detention.
Madhya Pradesh High Court reinforces that arrest under the SC/ST Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita must strictly follow Supreme Court bail guidelines, including Arnesh Kumar and Satender Kumar Antil, ensuring procedural safeguards before detention. Non-compliance risks judicial intervention, impacting law enforcement and trial courts handling similar cases.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a contempt petition because allegations of police non-compliance with Supreme Court arrest guidelines, without proof of intentional defiance, cannot trigger contempt proceedings. This reinforces that contempt requires clear, willful disregard-not procedural lapses or unverified claims-shaping how public accountability cases are framed against law enforcement.
Telangana High Court rules that police must issue a notice and record written reasons before arresting accused in offences punishable by less than seven years under BNSS Section 35(3). The judgment reinforces that arrest is not automatic even during investigation, aligning with the Arnesh Kumar principles to prevent arbitrary detention and uphold due process for non-bailable offences.
Telangana High Court holds that arrest is not automatic in offences under BNS and Dowry Prohibition Act punishable with less than seven years; mandates compliance with Section 35(3) BNSS and Arnesh Kumar guidelines.
Bombay High Court reaffirms that police must issue notice under Section 41A Cr.P.C. before arresting for non-bailable offences punishable up to seven years, citing Arnesh Kumar and Satender Kumar Antil.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that police must follow Section 41A CrPC procedures before arrest for offences punishable by up to five years, reinforcing Arnesh Kumar guidelines to prevent arbitrary detention.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that arrest is not automatic for offences under BNS punishable with less than seven years, mandating compliance with Section 35(3) BNSS and Arnesh Kumar guidelines.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that arrest cannot be made automatically in offences punishable with less than seven years imprisonment without following Section 41-A CrPC or Section 35(3) BNSS, per Arnesh Kumar guidelines.