SC: Landmark Judgement: Directions to Every Magistrate to inquire that Arrested person's relatives were..

SC: Landmark Judgement: Directions to Every Magistrate to inquire that Arrested person's relatives were informed at time of arrest.

In case of Jitendra Singh V Baboo Singh, on 10/7/13, Supreme Court has issued directions to all Magistrates.


Duty Cast on Magistrates

When accused is brought in Court first time after arrest, it is duty of Magistrate to inquire that while making arrest

a) Police has informed accused about charges under which arrest is made

b) Police has immediately informed relatives of accused about arrest.

c) Police has made a record about which relative was informed at time of arrest.

d) Medical examination of accused was done after arrest. 

e) Copy of medical report to be given to accused or his nominated person.

The implication of these SC directions are wide. Let us see how the guidelines work.


Haresh Raichura
11/7/13y