2015 · Q89
The protection against arrest and detention under Article 22 of the Constitution of India is not available to
- 1an enemy alien
- 2a person detained under a preventive detention law
- 3a foreigner
- 4an overseas citizen of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 2 only
- B1, 3 and 4
- C1, 2 and 3
- D3 and 4 only
Explanation
The safeguards of Article 22 (being informed of grounds of arrest, legal counsel, production before a magistrate within 24 hours) are denied to enemy aliens and to persons detained under preventive detention laws. Ordinary foreigners and overseas citizens of India retain these protections. Hence 1 and 2 only.