CBSE Notes, Lectures

CBSE - Civics - Democratic Rights

Democratic Rights

Short Answer Type

Explain the procedures; police must follow to detain a person. 

1. A person who is arrested and detained in custody will have to be informed of the reason for such arrest and detention.  

2. A person who is arrested and detained shall be produced before the nearest magistrate with in a period of 24 hours of arrest.

3. Such a person has the right to consult a lawyer and engage a lawyer for his defense. 

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