Supreme Court Upholds Fundamental Rights, Quashes Illegal Arrest in Landmark Ruling
Supreme Court Upholds Fundamental Rights, Quashes Illegal Arrest in Landmark Ruling By Abhishek Jat, Advocate In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India delivered a powerful ruling in the case of Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana , emphasizing the critical importance of adhering to constitutional safeguards during arrests and custodial procedures. The appellant, Vihaan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a financial fraud case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120-B. The arrest, which took place on June 10, 2024, was challenged on the grounds that the appellant was not informed of the reasons for his arrest, a clear violation of his fundamental right under Article 22(1) of the Constitution. Article 22(1) mandates that every arrested person must be informed of the grounds of arrest “as soon as may be,” ensuring transparency and fairness in the arrest process. The appellant contended that this c...