HC granted bail to the petitioner after finding procedural...

HC granted bail to the petitioner after finding procedural irregularities in arrest. The court observed non-compliance with Sections 41/41A of Cr.P.C. and Sections 47/48 of BNSS, specifically the failure to communicate grounds of arrest and "reasons to believe" to the accused. Noting substantial investigation progress and unnecessary custodial interrogation, the court held that the arrest violated constitutional safeguards under Articles 21 and 22(1). The absence of Document Identification Number in authorization documents further strengthened the bail application. Bail was granted subject to standard conditions, emphasizing procedural compliance in law enforcement actions.

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