IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
K. BABU, J
RANEES P.V. – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. general facts about the petitioner's arrest and nature of allegations. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments presented by counsel regarding communication of arrest grounds. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. court observations on constitutional requirements for arrest communication. (Para 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. outcome of the bail application and conditions applied. (Para 11) |
O R D E R
This is an application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita ( BNSS ), 2023.
2. The petitioner is accused No.3 in Crime No.120/2025 of Chakkarakkal Police Station, Kannur District. The offences alleged against the petitioner are punishable under Sections 8, 22(c) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act , 1985.
3. The prosecution case is that, on 15.02.2025 at about 17:00 a.m., the petitioner and the other accused were found in possession of 130.440 grams of MDMA at Maniyaram Chila in Chembilod Amsom.
4. The petitioner was arrested on 15.02.2025 and he has been in judicial custody since then.
5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Public Prosecutor.
6. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the officer who arrested the petit
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