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|Tuesday, 17 February 2026Kerala HC Rules Arrest Illegal in Abdul Rahim P vs State of Kerala
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Kerala HC Rules Arrest Illegal in Abdul Rahim P vs State of Kerala (2026) held that The requirement to inform a person of the grounds for arrest is mandatory under Article 22(1) of the Constitution.
Abdul Rahim P was arrested for possession of ganja under the NDPS Act. He filed a bail application claiming that the grounds for his arrest were not communicated to him or his relatives as required by law. The court found that the arrest was illegal due to the failure to properly inform his relatives, leading to his release. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to constitutional mandates regarding arrest procedures.
The requirement to inform a person of the grounds for arrest is mandatory under Article 22(1) of the Constitution.
Failure to communicate the grounds of arrest to relatives renders the arrest illegal, as established in previous Supreme Court rulings.
The court ruled that the applicant's arrest was vitiated due to non-compliance with legal requirements regarding communication of arrest grounds.
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