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What procedure should a citizen follow to get proper legal justification, if he or she is arrested?

Answer:

(i) A person who is arrested and detained in custody will have to be informed of the reasons for such arrest and detention.

(ii) A person who is arrested and detained shall be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of 24 hours of arrest.

(iii) Such a person has the right to consult a lawyer or engage a lawyer for his defence.