Curbs on arrest of women after sunset only 'directory', nor mandatory, says Madras high court

Madras high court clarified that legal prohibitions on arrests of women after sunset and before sunrise are not mandatory but directory, emphasizing the need for officers to explain non-compliance. The court also urged the police to issue guidelines to define exceptional situations for such arrests.
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