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SHORT ANSWER: The Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the Preventive Detention Act provide specific provisions regarding lawful detention and the rights of individuals. DETAILS: - The CrPC outlines the procedures for arrest and detention, ensuring rights such as the right to be informed of grounds of arrest (Section 50) and the right to consult a legal practitioner (Section 303). - The Preventive Detention Act allows for detention without trial under certain circumstances, which can limit the right to personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. - Article 22 of the Constitution provides rights related to arrest and detention, including the right to be informed of the grounds of arrest and the right to consult a legal practitioner. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Unlawful detention can lead to legal consequences for law enforcement officers, including compensation claims by the detainee. SOURCE: - Criminal Procedure Code, 1973; Preventive Detention Act, 1950; Constitution of India.
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