#CBI Cases

The Supreme Court has ruled that denying premature release to a life convict based solely on the gravity of the offence, without evaluating conduct in custody, violates the right to a reasoned decision under Article 21. This sets a binding precedent for all state parole and remission boards, requiring transparent, individualized assessments in every case involving life imprisonment.

Uttarakhand High Court rules that an arrest memo containing factual allegations fulfills the constitutional requirement under Article 22(1) to communicate grounds of arrest, eliminating the need for a separate written document. This judgment simplifies arrest procedures for law enforcement while ensuring accused persons are informed of the charges against them.