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Non-Bailable Warrant execution

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Article 226 | Police Harassment of Accused's Relatives During NBW Execution Violates Articles 14, 19(1)(g) & 21 : Andhra Pradesh HC
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Article 226 | Police Harassment of Accused's Relatives During NBW Execution Violates Articles 14, 19(1)(g) & 21 : Andhra Pradesh HC

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that police cannot harass or threaten relatives of an accused to disclose their whereabouts while executing a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW), as it violates constitutional rights under Articles 14, 19(1)(g), and 21. The court directed police to refrain from such coercive actions, reinforcing the balance between judicial orders and fundamental rights.