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Youth organisations attempt march to Jantar Mantar seeking CEC’s resignation; several detained

We will continue our democratic struggle against the politicisation of the Election Commission, says NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar

The Hindu NationalOctober 18, 20261 min read

Youth organisations attempt march to Jantar Mantar seeking CEC’s resignation; several detained

We will continue our democratic struggle against the politicisation of the Election Commission, says NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar

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If you or someone you know is arrested

You must be told the grounds of arrest, and you have the right to consult a lawyer of your choice (Article 22(1) of the Constitution).
You must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours of arrest, excluding travel time (Article 22(2)).
Police must inform a relative or friend of your choice about the arrest and where you are held.
For offences punishable with up to 7 years, police should usually issue a notice to appear instead of arresting (Section 35, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita).
A woman should not be arrested after sunset or before sunrise except in exceptional cases, with a magistrate's prior permission (Section 43(5), BNSS).

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