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The Kerala Police have faced significant backlash for breaching Supreme Court guidelines during the arrest of Hindutva ideologue T.G. Mohandas. Mohandas, accused of making derogatory statements against student protesters and women activists, was released on bail after the Thalassery Principal Sessions Court found that police did not adhere to mandatory arrest procedures.
The court rejected the police's argument, stating that there was no evidence suggesting Mohandas was attempting to evade investigation or flee. Similarly, M.K. Ram, the prime accused in a suicide case, was also released on bail after it was discovered that police had not followed the guidelines while arresting him. The Supreme Court has set clear obligations for the police: the arrested person must be informed of the grounds for arrest and a relative/friend should be notified of the arrest.
Additionally, the reasons for arrest must be communicated in writing in a language and manner comprehensible to the arrested person. Failure to comply with these provisions can result in bail for the accused.
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