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The Supreme Court on 2 November 2026 expunged adverse remarks against IPS officer A. Arun after accepting his unconditional apology. The detention-quashing decision remains intact.
Judge / Bench — Vikram Nath, R. Mahadevan and Aparesh Kumar Singh, JJ.; judgment by Vikram Nath, J.
In the appeal arising from SLP(Crl.) 16725/2026 (2026 INSC 1186), the Court removed the High Court’s remarks in paragraphs 6, 8, 10 and 19–23. It cautioned that an apology cannot substitute for due care when exercising powers affecting personal liberty.
Advocates appearing — Appellant: Sidharth Luthra, Senior Counsel; respondent 1: Vairawan A.S.; respondents 2–5: Prashanto Chandra Sen, Additional Advocate General.
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