Practical Legal Guidance

Rights of a Person on Arrest

A person arrested has rights including being informed of the grounds of arrest, being produced before a Magistrate within 24 hours, and the right to consult a legal practitioner of their choice.

Authoritative Sources & Provenance

Primary Source: NextCaseHQ Internal Legal Knowledge Draft (general legal knowledge, not independently Bare-Act-verified) (NextCaseHQ)

Relevant Legislation

  • The Constitution of India

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