SHORT ANSWER:
The police can hold an accused for a maximum of 24 hours without a magistrate's approval.
DETAILS:
- According to Section 57 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), an arrested person must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest.
- This 24-hour period excludes the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the magistrate.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the police do not produce the accused before a magistrate within 24 hours, the accused must be released.
SOURCE:
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
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