What are D.K. Basu Guidelines?

Police has to follow some rules with regards to arrest, detention and interrogation mentioned by the Supreme Court. These are known as D.K Basu guidelines.

• According to these guidelines, clear, accurate and visible name tags of their designations should be worn by the police.

• An arrest memo should be prepared during the arresting process which should include time and date of the arrest. This memo should include details of at least one witness or the family member of the arrested person.

• Also, the arrested person has the right to inform his family members or well-wishers.

• It is the responsibility of the police to inform the relative or family member of the arrested person if they stay outside the district, for this they should provide proper details like time, location of arrest and the venue of custody.