The Supreme Court ruled that police must give every arrested person written grounds of arrest in a language they understand, under Article 22(1) of the Constitution.
Failure to do so will make the arrest and remand illegal, the Court held in Mihir Rajesh Shah v. State of Maharashtra.
The Supreme Court of India sternly rebuked State governments and Union Territories for their passive approach towards overcrowded prisons, emphasizing the need for immediate action. The Court highlighted the fundamental rights implications of prison overcrowding and urged for expeditious measures, emphasizing the significance of prison reforms and the government’s responsibility. Specific states were called out for their lackadaisical approach and demanded to comply with directives for urgent improvement. The case, “In Re: Inhuman Conditions in 1382 Prisons,” continues to address these critical concerns, with a scheduled review on July 11.
