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SHORT ANSWER: The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) provides remedies against wrongful detention through provisions for bail and habeas corpus. DETAILS: - Section 57 of the CrPC mandates that a person arrested without a warrant must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours. - Section 76 states that a person detained must be released if not produced before a magistrate within the stipulated time. - Article 22 of the Indian Constitution also protects against wrongful detention. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Wrongful detention can lead to legal action against the police or authorities involved. SOURCE: - Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 / Constitution of India
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