Not just PMLA, UAPA, give reason for arrest in all offences, says SC, Pg1.

Key Highlights:

• The Supreme Court ruled that informing an arrestee of the grounds for arrest is mandatory for all offenses, including those under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
• This ruling extends the requirement beyond special statutes like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
• The court emphasized that informing the arrestee is a mandatory constitutional safeguard under Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India.

Detailed Insights:

• Article 22(1) of the Constitution guarantees protection against arrest and detention, making the right to be informed of the grounds of arrest a fundamental right.
• The ruling ensures greater transparency and accountability in the arrest process, preventing arbitrary detentions.
• This decision reinforces the importance of upholding individual liberties and due process as enshrined in the Constitution.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Article 22(1): Guarantees protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
• PMLA: An act to prevent money-laundering and to provide for confiscation of property derived from, or involved in, money-laundering.
• UAPA: An act to provide for the more effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of individuals and associations.