#Arrest Powers

Andhra Pradesh High Court reinforces that police must strictly adhere to BNSS Section 35(3) and Arnesh Kumar guidelines before arresting accused in offences punishable up to seven years. Non-compliance with procedural safeguards renders arrests arbitrary and liable to judicial intervention.

Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that courts cannot direct police to arrest or investigate in specific ways under Section 482 CrPC; discretion lies solely with investigating agencies.