Article 22: Introduction Article 22 of the

Introduction Article 22 of the Constitution of India deals with protection in cases of arrest and detention. It comes under the realm of the fundamental rights as provided by the Constitution. Until the case of Maneka Gandhi,[1] this was considered as the sole protection against laws that deprived someone of their right to life and […] Learn about the protection against arbitrary arrest and detention provided by Article 22 of the Indian Constitution. Understand the clauses, exceptions, safeguards, and landmark judgements related to this fundamental right. The article provides the following safeguards: Article 22 (1) – Any person who is in custody has to be informed as to why he has been arrested. Further, he cannot be denied the right to consult an advocate. Article 22 (2) – The arrested individual should be produced before a judicial magistrate within 24 hours of his arrest. Know: Article 22 of the Constitution, Rights of arrested persons under ordinary laws, Preventive Detention Laws, Constitutional safeguards and Exceptions.