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HC says no to blanket ban on detentions by police, assures relief in specific cases
Source: Hindustan Times — Mumbai · 4 hr ago
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The High Court rejected a proposal for a blanket prohibition on police detentions, stating that illegal arrests will not be allowed but each case must be documented individually. It indicated that the court will address the problem and provide relief where specific instances are proven.
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“We will take care of the issue, but obviously we will not permit this (illegal detention). Each and every example needs to be brought on record,” the court said
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