Direction for 72 hours’ advance notice before arrest in cognizable offence incorrect: Supreme Court

While setting aside the order of the High Court, the court clarified that the respondent was entitled to pursue remedies available to him.

CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha

Published on:

06 Dec 2022, 12:57 pm

1 min read

The Supreme Court on Monday held that a direction by the Bombay High Court asking the State to give 72 hours’ advance notice before effecting an arrest in respect of a cognizable offence, was incorrect in law [Vijaykumar Gopichand Ramchandani v Amar Sadhuram Mulchandani].

Loading content, please wait...

Supreme Court of India

Bombay High Court

Cognizable Offence