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Article 22(1) | Written Grounds of Arrest Mandatory for Lawful Detention: Allahabad HC Quashes Illegal Remand & Imposes ₹10 Lakh Costs
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|Allahabad High Court

Article 22(1) | Written Grounds of Arrest Mandatory for Lawful Detention: Allahabad HC Quashes Illegal Remand & Imposes ₹10 Lakh Costs

Allahabad HC rules that failure to provide written grounds of arrest under Article 22(1) renders detention illegal, setting aside remand and imposing exemplary costs for three-month unlawful custody. The judgment reaffirms constitutional safeguards against arbitrary arrest, binding police and magistrates to strict procedural compliance.