#Section 35(3) BNSS

Telangana High Court holds that arrest is not automatic in offences under BNS and Dowry Prohibition Act punishable with less than seven years; mandates compliance with Section 35(3) BNSS and Arnesh Kumar guidelines.

High Court of Telangana holds that Section 35(3) BNSS mandates prior notice before arrest in offences punishable under 7 years, aligning with Arnesh Kumar guidelines to prevent arbitrary detention.

Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that arrest cannot be made automatically in offences punishable with less than seven years imprisonment without following Section 41-A CrPC or Section 35(3) BNSS, per Arnesh Kumar guidelines.