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Arrest vs Detention vs Preventive Detention in India: What Article 22, BNSS and the Right to Protest Say
The detention of protesters in Delhi has renewed questions about police powers, personal liberty and constitutional rights. What is the difference between arrest, temporary police detention and preventive detention? When can the police intervene before a crime occurs? And how do Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Constitution protect citizens? Here is a detailed explanation of the legal framework, recent events and key Supreme Court principles. Why Is the Difference Between Arrest
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