Allahabad HC: Failure to Disclose Arrest Grounds is Dereliction of Duty, Suspend Errant Cops

• The Allahabad High Court ruled that not disclosing specific grounds of arrest in the memo is a dereliction of duty.
• The court directed the suspension of police officers in Uttar Pradesh who fail to comply with this requirement.
• Justices Siddharth and Jai Krishna Upadhyay declared the arrest and remand of Umang Rastogi and another person illegal, ordering their release.
• The ruling emphasizes stern action against police officials violating constitutional mandates (Article 22(1)) and sections 47, 48 of Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
• The court found that the investigating officer used the correct proforma but failed to properly fill the grounds of arrest column, frustrating transparency.

Why It Matters: Allahabad HC mandates suspension for UP police failing to disclose specific arrest grounds, ensuring constitutional compliance.