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Article 22 of the Indian Constitution pertains to the protection of an individual's rights in case of arrest and detention. It safeguards certain fundamental rights to prevent arbitrary arrest and detention.
According to Article 22, the following provisions are mentioned:
Right to be informed of grounds of arrest: When a person is arrested, they must be informed of the grounds for their arrest.
Right to legal representation: Every person who is arrested and detained has the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of their choice.
Right to be produced before a magistrate: Every person arrested and detained must be brought before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours, excluding the time of the journey.
Preventive detention laws: The article also allows for preventive detention under certain circumstances, subject to certain safeguards and restrictions. The grounds and procedures for preventive detention are outlined separately in other laws.
Protection against repeated detention: A person who has been previously detained under a law providing for preventive detention cannot be detained again under the same law unless there is fresh evidence or new facts justifying their detention.
Article 22 aims to uphold the principles of fairness, justice, and protection of individual rights during arrest and detention, ensuring that no one is unlawfully deprived of their freedom without proper legal recourse.
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