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  By Abhishek Jat, Advocate A recent incident in Kerala has brought to light important questions about workplace conduct and professional relationships within the legal community. A senior advocate practicing in Thiruvananthapuram was accused of physically assaulting his junior colleague at the office following a disagreement over work-related matters. The junior advocate reported that this was not the first occurrence and that she had previously experienced similar behavior, including during a vulnerable period in her life. After the complaint was filed, the senior advocate was taken into custody and faced charges relating to wrongful restraint, assault, and voluntarily causing hurt. The prosecution expressed concerns about the possibility of the accused influencing witnesses, given his position of authority in the office. Despite these concerns, the court granted him bail with strict conditions, including providing sureties, financial bonds, and restrictions on contacting the vic...

  Supreme Court Upholds Fundamental Right to Be Informed of Arrest Grounds Author: Abhishek Jat, Advocate In a landmark ruling reinforcing constitutional protections against arbitrary detention, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has reiterated the fundamental right of every arrested individual to be informed of the grounds for their arrest. Delivered on February 7, this judgment underscores the significance of due process and procedural fairness as enshrined under Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India. The ruling emphasizes that any deviation from this constitutional mandate vitiates the arrest and can have significant legal consequences, including the grant of bail even in cases where statutory restrictions apply. A division bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and N. Kotiswar Singh delved into the essential safeguards provided by Article 22(1) of the Constitution and the procedural requirements stipulated under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). The Court ...