Arrest in Court premises , is Khan arrest Illegal , Police kisi Mulzam ko court ki hadood se griftar nahi kar sakti
Case laws on Police can't arrest in court premises One such case is "Asfandyar vs. The State (2014)" heard by the Peshawar High Court. In this case, the court ruled that police cannot arrest an accused within the court premises without prior authorization from the court, emphasizing the need to respect the sanctity of the court premises. Another relevant case is "Niaz Muhammad vs. Additional Sessions Judge (2001)" decided by the Lahore High Court. In this case, the court held that arrests within court premises should be avoided unless there are exceptional circumstances warranting immediate action, and even then, the police should seek permission from the court. 1. **Constitutional Protections**: The Constitution of Pakistan guarantees certain fundamental rights, including the right to a fair trial and protection against arbitrary arrest and detention. Any arrest within court premises must adhere to these constitutional safeguards. 2. **Criminal Procedure Code