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Police detain a man at night. Within how many hours must they bring him before the nearest magistrate?

A72 hours
B12 hours
C24 hours
D48 hours
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 24 hours
1. The person must be told the reasons for arrest. 2. Production before a magistrate is within 24 hours. 3. The person may consult a lawyer. _Source: syllabus Democratic Politics I, Chapter 5, Democratic Rights._
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