What are the key implications of Supreme Court's ruling on providing written grounds of arrest in UAPA cases
Discuss the significance of Supreme Court's directive for probe agencies regarding arrests made under UAPA, as declared in NewsClick judgment.
- The Supreme Court ruling mandates that written grounds of arrest must be provided to the accused within 24 hours of arrest under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
- This directive ensures transparency and accountability in the investigative process, preventing arbitrary arrests and abuse of power by probe agencies.
- It enhances the protection of the fundamental rights of the accused by enabling them to understand the reasons behind their arrest and effectively challenge the legality of their detention.
- The judgment acts as a safeguard against potential misuse of the UAPA law and reinforces the principles of natural justice in criminal proceedings.
- Compliance with the court's order will lead to a fairer and more just legal system in cases involving UAPA arrests.
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