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22. Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases. (1) No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds for such arrest nor shall he be denied the right to consult, and to be defended by, a legal practitioner of his choice.
Protection Against Arrest and Detention in Certain Cases. (1) No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds for such arrest nor shall he be denied the right to consult, and to be defended by, a legal practitioner of his choice.
Article 22 (1) – Any person who is in custody has to be informed as to why he has been arrested. Further, he cannot be denied the right to consult an advocate. Article 22 (2) – The arrested individual should be produced before a judicial magistrate within 24 hours of his arrest.
Jan 23, 2020 · Article 22 constituted within the right to freedom is one of the parts of the fundamental rights guaranteed under the constitution. This article is covered in two major parts, protection and rights granted in case of arbitrary arrest also known as punitive detention, and safeguards against preventive detention.
May 18, 2024 · Article 22 grants protection to persons who are arrested or detained. Note: Article 22 comes into play after arrest or detention, not before that. Detention is of two types, namely, punitive and preventive. Punitive detention is to punish a person for an offence committed by him after trial and conviction in a court.
Article 22 (1) is in the nature of a directive to the arresting authorities to disclose the grounds of arrest of a person immediately. If the ground of arrest is delayed, it must be justified by ‘reasonable circumstances. This right of being informed of the grounds of arrest is not dispensed with by offering to make bail to the arrested person.
Jan 4, 2024 · Article 22 of the Indian Constitution pertains to the protection of a person’s right to personal liberty and safeguards against detention or arrest without proper legal procedure. This article is considered to be one of the fundamental rights guaranteed to citizens of India.
In this edition, the text of the Constitution of India has been brought up-to-date by incorporating therein all the amendments up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Fifth Amendment) Act, 2021.
Sep 7, 2022 · Article 22 of the Indian constitution stands out for its equal applicability to citizens and non-citizens alike, post-incarceration. It basically enshrines the idea of individuals, shielding them from random detention and arrest.
Editorial Comment - Article 22 of the Indian Constitution provides certain safeguards regarding arrests and detentions. It aims to protect the rights and liberties of individuals who are arrested or detained by the authorities.
