The High Court Ruling on Arresting Women at Night

The High Court Ruling on Arresting Women at Night

The High Court (HC) ruling aimed at safeguarding the rights and dignity of women during arrests.  Key Provisions of the HC Ruling 1. No Night Arrests :     - First , the HC ruled that no woman can be arrested between sunset (6 PM) and sunrise (6 AM) , except in "exceptional circumstances."     - Prior written permission from a magistrate is required for such arrests.  2. Mandatory Presence of Women Officers :     - Arrests of women must be conducted only by women police officers .     - Male officers can assist only if women officers are unavailable, and this must be documented.  3. Immediate Production Before Court :     - If arrested, the woman must be produced before a court within 24 hours , avoiding overnight detention in police stations.  Exceptions to the Rule The court allowed arrests at night only in exceptional cases , such as:  - Grave offenses (e.g., terrorism, organized crime, or threats to national security).  - Risk of evidence destruction or fleeing the jurisdiction.  - Ur…