Multiple choice

Every person who is arrested or detained is required to be presented before the nearest magistrate within a period of

  1. 24 hours including the time necessary for journey

  2. 48 hours including the time necessary for the journey

  3. 72 hours excluding the time necessary for the journey

  4. 36 hours including the time necessary for journey
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Explanation

Under Article 22(2) of the Indian Constitution, every person arrested must be presented before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours, excluding the time necessary for journey. This is a fundamental protection against arbitrary arrest and detention. The 24-hour limit is a constitutional safeguard.

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