#right to be informed of arrest

The Kerala High Court ruled that not informing an accused person’s relative of the grounds of arrest constitutes a fundamental violation of procedural rights under Article 22(1) and BNSS Section 47, rendering the detention illegal even in serious NDPS cases. This sets a critical precedent for police compliance in drug-related arrests, ensuring familial notification is not a formality but a constitutional safeguard.

Orissa High Court rules that failure to provide written grounds of arrest under BNSS Section 47 violates Article 22(1) of the Constitution, rendering detention illegal. The court mandates communication of grounds within two hours of arrest, setting a binding procedural standard for all arrests post-06.11.2025.