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title: "Article 22: Protection Against Arrest & Detention"
description: "Article 22 of India's Constitution sets safeguards against arrest and preventive detention, including the 24-hour rule. See how it differs from Article 21."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Article 22 of the Constitution of India guarantees procedural safeguards against arbitrary arrest and detention, providing distinct protections for ordinary arrests and for preventive detention.
- What is the difference between the arrest safeguards and preventive-detention safeguards in Article 22?
- Does the 24-hour rule under Article 22(2) apply to preventive detention?
- What role does the Advisory Board play in preventive detention?
- How did Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India affect Article 22?

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