Arrestee 24 Hour Clock
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Article 22(2) of Constitution
"Every person who is arrested and detained in custody shall be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of twenty-four hours of such arrest excluding the time necessary for the journey."
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What To Do
If 24 Hours Are Approaching
- • Contact a lawyer immediately
- • Call the police station to inquire about court production
- • Prepare to file habeas corpus petition if not produced
If 24 Hours Have Passed
- • The detention becomes illegal
- • File habeas corpus petition in High Court immediately
- • The arrested person has right to be released
- • Police officials can face disciplinary action
Rights of Arrested Person
✓ Right to Know Grounds
Must be informed of reason for arrest
✓ Right to Lawyer
Can consult a lawyer of choice
✓ Right to Inform Family
Family must be informed of arrest
✓ Right to Medical Exam
Medical examination at government hospital
Emergency Contacts
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Police
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NHRC
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Legal Aid
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