Guwahati, March 14 -- The Gauhati High Court has reprimanded the Assam Police for routinely issuing arrest notices that fail to provide arrestees with the actual grounds for their detention, as mandated by law.

In a recent order, the court granted bail to Sakib Choudhury, an accused in a financial fraud case, citing a clear violation of his constitutional and statutory rights.

Justice Mridul Kumar Kalita, in his order dated March 7, 2025, highlighted a "concerning practice" where police officers, despite issuing notices under Section 47 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, merely state the police station case number and the legal provisions involved, without detailing the specific grounds for arrest.

The case in question involv...