Question

According to Article 22 of the Constitution, an accused person getting arrested has the right to:

• A. accuse the person who filed the complaint
• B. appeal to the judge
• C. be informed about the cause of arrest
• D. be defended by a layer

Answer 1

The correct option is C be informed about the cause of arrest

Article 22 of the Constitution and criminal law guarantees thefollowing rights to every arrested person-:

• To be informed about the offence(s) for which they are arrested at the time of arrest.
• To be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest.
• To not be ill-treated or tortured during arrest or in custody.