Arrest communication: written grounds generally required; oral only temporarily, written copy at least two hours before remand.
The obligation to communicate grounds of arrest applies across statutes and, as a rule, must be met by supplying written grounds in a language the arrestee understands. In exceptional exigencies oral communication at arrest is permissible temporarily, but a written copy must be provided within a reasonable time and no later than two hours before production for remand; remand papers must include the grounds and explain any delay. Non compliance renders the arrest and remand illegal, though authorities may seek fresh custody after supplying written grounds with reasons for earlier non supply.