Non-production of arrested person before Magistrate within 24 hours renders arrest illegal

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 Enforcement, Panaji under...