Article 22 provides protection to persons who are arrested or detained. Within what timeframe must a person be produced before a magistrate?
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Correct answer: 24 hours
Article 22(2) mandates that every person arrested and detained in custody shall be produced before the nearest magistrate within a period of 24 hours, excluding the time necessary for the journey.
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