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Non-production of arrested person before Magistrate within 24 hours renders arrest illegal
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- Newton Muthuri Kimani Vs Directorate of Enforcement (Bombay High Court)
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- All High Courts, Bombay High Court
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Newton Muthuri Kimani Vs Directorate of Enforcement (Bombay High Court)
Bombay High Court held that non-production of arrested person before the nearest Magistrate within 24 hours of the detention renders the arrest completely illegal and in violation of clause 2 of Article 23. Accordingly, the applicant would have to be released on bail.
Facts- This is an Application for bail, filed by the Applicant, who is arrayed as Accused No.3, in Case no. PMLA 02/2024, registered pursuant to Prosecution Complaint dated 06.02.2024, filed by the Assistant Director, Directorate of Enforcem...
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