A stay of arrest is urgent interim relief that temporarily stops police from arresting you while the court considers your case. A Kolkata criminal lawyer seeks this order when the apprehended arrest is unlawful or disproportionate.
When Courts Grant a Stay of Arrest
Courts grant interim protection when arrest would be abusive, the FIR is questionable, or the applicant has clean roots. This relief often bridges the gap before anticipatory bail is decided.
- Stay of arrest is an interim court order
- Often paired with an anticipatory bail petition
- Protects the accused during proceedings
- Violation of the stay is contemptuous
How to Obtain a Stay
Your lawyer files a petition, highlights the risk of wrongful arrest and asks for interim protection pending hearing before the Calcutta High Court.
If police are hunting for you, act immediately. Contact the criminal lawyers at FileX Advocates in Kolkata to obtain a stay of arrest and secure your position.