High Court waives ₹30,000, ₹10,000 costs on respondents in arrest safeguards case
The case concerns compliance with Supreme Court directions regarding Section 41A CrPC, specifically the procedure for police officers to issue notices to suspects before arrest. The core issue is whether Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh authorities are adhering to the mandated procedure.
Petitioner: Sandeep Kumar; Respondents: Pankaj Nain, IPS and others (various police officials from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh); Bench: Not specified in the document.
- Registry directed to tag compliance affidavits filed by respondents in appropriate places.
- Cost of Rs. 30,000/- imposed on respondent No. 4 waived off.
- Cost of Rs. 10,000/- imposed on respondent No. 3 waived off.
- Amicus curiae appointed: Mr. Ankur Mittal, Senior Advocate.
- Registry directed to supply paper-books to amicus curiae.
- High Court seeks affidavits from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh on compliance with SC directions on Section 41A CrPC.
- Delhi High Court's procedure for Section 41A CrPC is referenced and taken on record.
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Document details
| Official title | Arrest Safeguards: High Court Seeks Affidavits From Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh On Compliance With SC Directions On S.41A CrPC |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | Sandeep Kumar v. Pankaj Nain, IPS and othersClick here to read order ", |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |