S 41A CrPC – Contempt Proceedings Against Police Officers For Violating ‘Arnesh Kumar’ Guidelines
The Supreme Court in Arnesh Kumar vs State of Bihar 2014 (8) SCC 273 had held that in all cases where the arrest of a person is not required under Section 41(1) Cr.P.C. the police officer is required to issue notice directing the accused to appear before him at a specified place and time. While issuing guidelines, …