Under section 23 of the Police Act, 1861, police may apprehend persons:
Section 23 requires apprehension of persons whom the officer is legally authorised to apprehend "and for whose apprehension sufficient ground exists". A complainant's…
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Under section 23 of the Police Act, 1861, police may apprehend persons:
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Section 23 requires apprehension of persons whom the officer is legally authorised to apprehend "and for whose apprehension sufficient ground exists". A complainant's accusation, mere suspicion or refusal to answer does not by itself satisfy both requirements.