Q. A person arrested under ordinary circumstances must be produced before the nearest magistrate within:
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Correct Answer: (B)
24 hours
Explanation: Article 22(2) provides that an arrested person must be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours of arrest, excluding the time necessary for the journey.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Article 22(2) provides that an arrested person must be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours of arrest, excluding the time necessary for the journey.