Kerala HC: Illegal Arrest Entitles Accused to Release, Not Bail - (16 Sep 2026)
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Kerala High Court held that if an arrest is illegal, the accused must be released rather than granted bail, restoring them to the pre-arrest stage. Police may re-arrest the person after following due procedure, as bail presupposes lawful arrest and custody.
Tags : ILLEGAL ARREST; ACCUSED; POLICE
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