Which of the following right/s is/are covered under article 22? 1. Right to be informed of the grounds of arrest. 2. Right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner. 3. Right to be produced before a magistrate within 48 hours including the journey time. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Which of the following right/s is/are covered under article 22?
1.Right to be informed of the grounds of arrest.
2.Right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner.
3.Right to be produced before a magistrate within 48 hours including the journey time.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Article 22 has two parts–the first part deals with the cases of ordinary law and the second part deals with the cases of preventive detention law.

The first part of Article 22 confers the following rights on a person who is arrested or detained under an ordinary law:

Right to be informed of the grounds of arrest.
Right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner.
Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours including the journey time.
Right to be released after 24 hours unless the magistrate authorizes further detention.

Source: Laxmikanth

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