Question

Right not to be ill treated or tortured during arrest or in custody, is provided under ______.

• A. Article 22
• B. Article 52
• C. Article 43
• D. Article 67

Answer 1

The correct option is A Article 22

Article 22 of the Indian Constitution and Criminal law guarantee to every arrested person the following fundamental rights:-

1. The Right to be informed at the time of arrest of the offence for which the person is being arrested.

2. The Right to be presented before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest.

3. The Right not to be ill treated or tortured during arrest or in custody.

4. A boy under 15 years of age and women cannot be called to the police station only for questioning.