Which of the following article of the Constitution of India provides that every person who is “arrested and detained in custody” has to be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of 24 hours of the arrest?

A. Article- 22

B. Article- 20

C. Article- 24

D. Article- 25

Explanation:

Shantanu Muluk who has been allegedly involved in creating a ‘toolkit’ related to farmers’ protests, was granted transit anticipatory bail by the Bombay High Court on February 16, 2021. According to Article 22 of the Constitution of India, every person who is “arrested and detained in custody” has to be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of 24 hours of the arrest — the period excludes the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the court.