Arnesh Kumar vs State Of Bihar & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the misuse of Section 498-A IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, emphasizing the need for caution in the exercise of arrest powers. The Court highlighted the alarming statistics of arrests under Section 498-A, noting a high charge-sheeting rate but a low conviction rate, indicating potential misuse of the provision. The Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner, underscoring the importance of protecting individual freedom against arbitrary arrest.