SHORT ANSWER:
Article 22 of the Indian Constitution guarantees protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
DETAILS:
- Right to be informed of the grounds of arrest.
- Right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of choice.
- Right to be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours of arrest.
- Protection against arbitrary detention beyond the prescribed period without legal authority.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Any violation of these rights can lead to legal consequences for the authorities involved.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 22
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