Multiple choice

The constitution allows prevention detention but stipulates

  1. that no one should be detained beyond three months unless an advisory board authorities detention beyond that period

  2. that the ground for detention should be conveyed to the detenu before arresting him

  3. All the above

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 22 allows preventive detention but requires that a person detained beyond 3 months must be reviewed by an Advisory Board. The grounds need NOT be conveyed before arrest (they must be communicated within 5-15 days after). Only statement A matches the constitutional provision.

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