Delhi Court Mandates Week's Notice Before Congress MP Arrest

A Delhi court has issued directions requiring law enforcement agencies to give a Congress MP seven days' written notice before effecting any arrest in connection with an ongoing matter. The order, passed by the court, effectively provides the parliamentarian time to take remedial steps including approaching superior courts or filing anticipatory bail petitions if warranted. The notice requirement is aimed at ensuring procedural fairness and allowing the accused an opportunity to respond to charges before custodial action is taken. Legal observers noted that such protective orders are occasionally granted by courts in high-profile cases involving public representatives, particularly when investigations are still in preliminary stages. The development comes amid scrutiny of political figures across various matters under investigation by central agencies.