Article 22

What is the purpose of Article 22 in the Indian Constitution?

• To protect the rights of arrested persons under ordinary laws

• To provide guidelines for preventive detention laws

• To regulate the detention of enemy aliens

• To prevent the misuse of preventive detention

Which landmark case provided guidelines for arrests and detentions in India?

• A.S. Mohammed Rafi v. State of Tamil Nadu

• A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

• Maneka Gandhi v. Union Of India

• DK Basu v. State of West Bengal

What right does Article 22(1) provide to a person who is arrested?

• Right to be informed of the grounds of arrest

• Right to be produced before a Magistrate

• Right to be defended by a lawyer of his own choice

• No detention beyond 24 hours except by order of the Magistrate

Under which clause of Article 22 are the rights of a person detained under preventive detention excluded?

• Clause 7

• Clause 6

• Clause 5

• Clause 3

Which Act was enacted in 1974 to detain individuals on suspicion of involvement in smuggling activities?

• Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002

• National Security Act, 1980

• Conservation of Foreign Exchange, Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA), 1974

• Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 (TADA)

What does Article 22(5) of the Indian Constitution state regarding the communication of grounds of detention to a detenu?

• The grounds should not be communicated to the detenu

• The grounds should be communicated within 24 hours

• The grounds should be communicated within 5-15 days

• The grounds should be communicated after 3 months

Which clause of Article 22 allows the detaining authority to not disclose certain facts considered against public interest?

• Clause 6

• Clause 5

• Clause 3

• Clause 7

What is the main criticism of preventive detention laws in India?

• They are aligned with international human rights policies

• They are too lenient on detainees

• They are not used frequently

• They lack specificity and limitations

Which case widened the scope of 'personal liberty' under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?

• A.S. Mohammed Rafi v. State of Tamil Nadu

• DK Basu v. State of West Bengal

• Maneka Gandhi v. Union Of India

• A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

What does Article 22(2) state regarding the detention of a person beyond 24 hours?

• Detention can be extended up to 48 hours

• Detention can be extended without any limitations

• Detention cannot exceed 24 hours without being produced before a Magistrate

• Detention can be extended with the approval of the police