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Two police officers suspended over alleged lapses in Payyoli POCSO case probe in Keralam

Disciplinary action against the officers following backlash over failure to arrest accused prior to his bail

The Hindu KeralaOctober 28, 20261 min read

Two police officers suspended over alleged lapses in Payyoli POCSO case probe in Keralam

Disciplinary action against the officers following backlash over failure to arrest accused prior to his bail

⚖️ Know your rights

If you or someone you know is arrested

You must be told the grounds of arrest, and you have the right to consult a lawyer of your choice (Article 22(1) of the Constitution).
You must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest, excluding travel time (Article 22(2)).
Police must inform a relative or friend of your choice about the arrest and where you are held.
For offences punishable with up to 7 years, police should usually issue a notice to appear instead of arresting (Section 35, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita).
A woman should not be arrested after sunset or before sunrise except in exceptional cases, with a magistrate's prior permission (Section 43(5), BNSS).

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