Kerala HC Flags Pre-Arrest Norm Violations, Orders Strict Compliance by Courts
Kerala HC Flags Pre-Arrest Norm Violations, Orders Strict Compliance by Courts
- •Kerala High Court noted accused getting bail due to investigating officers' non-compliance with pre-arrest formalities.
- •HC directed all criminal courts to ensure compliance with Supreme Court-stipulated pre-arrest norms before considering remand applications.
- •Magistrates/judges must get an endorsement on proceedings sheet confirming compliance; deliberate non-compliance by officers to face disciplinary action.
- •Directions issued while hearing bail plea of a Deputy Range Forest Officer accused of sexually assaulting a female Beat Forest Officer.
- •Despite prima facie allegations, HC granted bail to the accused, a first-time offender, with conditions including a Rs 1,00,000 bond and no contact with the complainant.
