Arnesh Kumar Vs. State of Bihar & another
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Head Note
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Section 41 , Section 57
No police arrest a person below the 7 years punishment like offence Sec. 498-A I.P.C and Sec.3 of Dowry prohibition Act etc., - Every police officer must issued a notice under sec.41 A to the accused - Failure of which liable for contempt of court before concerned High court - Magistrate also directed to observe the conditions of Sec.41 and 41 A - If arrest is not with in the parameter - Release the accused immediately - It not only applies to Marriage offences but also to all offence less than 7 years punishment.
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Important Decision(s)- No police arrest a person below the 7 years punishment like offence 498 A I.P.C and sec.3 of Dowry prohibition Act etc.