India's Enforcement Directorate establishes guidelines for daytime questioning of suspects, except in approved exceptions.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India has established new guidelines to prevent the late-night questioning of suspects, especially protecting senior citizens and the infirm. Following a Bombay High Court ruling, the ED aims to conduct interrogations during regular hours, ideally completing them promptly. Exceptions for late questioning require senior officer approval if there's a risk of evidence destruction. The directive seeks to address past criticisms of the agency's practices.

October 29, 2024
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