Bombay High Court Condemns Unwarranted Arrest in Power Theft Case

The Bombay High Court denounced the arrest of a man accused of power theft as arbitrary, demanding the Maharashtra government pay him Rs 25,000 compensation. The court found the arrest unwarranted, with the police failing to verify payments. A departmental inquiry has been ordered against responsible officers.

The Bombay High Court has sharply criticized the arbitrary arrest of a man accused of power theft, calling it 'unwarranted' and 'contrary to law.'

The Maharashtra government has been ordered to compensate the individual with Rs 25,000, and a departmental inquiry against the involved police officers is underway.

The case highlights lapses in police procedures, as the accused had settled all payments before his arrest. The high court emphasized the vital role of magistrates in preventing unjustified arrests.

(With inputs from agencies.)