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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