‘Grossest of Contempt of Unlawful Arrest’: SC Accepts Magistrate’s Apology for Wrongful Remand; Fines Police Officer Rs 25K

The Supreme Court fined a Gujarat police officer Rs 25,000 and accepted the judicial magistrate’s unconditional apology in a contempt case involving a wrongful arrest and remand in violation of a bail order. The court criticized the officials’ actions and emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law. Despite pleas for leniency, the court maintained a firm stance.