Police arrest is discretionary, notice mandatory for offenses up to seven years: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has recently ruled that a prior notice to the accused person is mandatory for offenses that are punishable with imprisonment of up to seven years. The Supreme Court ruled that police officers must issue a notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) before arresting a person, Bar&Bench reported….

