The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued guidelines in compliance with the Supreme Court directions in Md. Asfak Alam v. State of Jharkhand & Anr. to ensure that police officers do not make unnecessary arrests and that Magistrates do not casually or mechanically authorize detentions.“The following guidelines are framed by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Guidelines To Check Unnec
Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Guidelines To Check Unnecessary Arrests; Non-Compliance Will Lead To Departmental Enquiry, Contempt Action
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