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SHORT ANSWER: Article 22 of the Indian Constitution provides safeguards against preventive detention but does not apply to punitive detention. DETAILS: - Preventive detention is meant to prevent a person from committing a future crime, while punitive detention is for punishment after a crime has been committed. - Article 22(1) and (2) provide rights to individuals detained preventively, such as the right to be informed of the grounds of detention and the right to consult a legal practitioner. - Preventive detention can be done without trial, while punitive detention follows a legal trial. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Preventive detention can lead to detention without trial for a specified period, while punitive detention results in a sentence after a conviction. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Article 22
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