The constitutional limits on arrest
The Supreme Court has reinforced safeguards against arbitrary arrest, holding that an arrested person must be informed of the grounds of arrest; constitutional protections under Articles 21 and 22, along with judicial guidelines, seek to balance the state’s power to arrest with the individual’s right to personal liberty and dignity
· 8/14/2026, 3:55:06 AM· 2 min read
The Supreme Court has reinforced safeguards against arbitrary arrest, holding that an arrested person must be informed of the grounds of arrest; constitutional protections under Articles 21 and 22, along with judicial guidelines, seek to balance the state’s power to arrest with the individual’s right to personal liberty and dignity
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