Supreme Court of India · 2003-09-19
Rajkumari & Anr vs S.H.O. Noida & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2003 SUPREME COURT 4693
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rajkumari & Anr
- Respondent
- S.H.O. Noida & Ors
- Author
- G.P. Mathur
- Bench
- S. Rajendra Babu, G. P. Mathur
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the arrest of women during nighttime, except in grave offences, violates Articles 14, 21, and 22(1) of the Constitution. The Court emphasized the need for compliance with Section 50 of the Cr.P.C. regarding the grounds of arrest and the right to legal counsel. The Court directed the police to ensure adherence to these constitutional safeguards and issued a contempt notice against the police personnel involved in the unlawful arrest of the petitioner.