Police arrest a person without a warrant in connection with a banking fraud investigation and keep him in their custody for three days without producing him before a magistrate, without informing him of the grounds of arrest, and without allowing him to consult a lawyer. This violates:

A person arrested without warrant is entitled to the safeguards under Art 22 of the Constitution. Art 22(1) requires that he be informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds of his arrest and be permitted to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice. Art 22(2) requires that he be produced before the nearest magistrate within twenty-four hours of arrest, excluding the time necessary for the journey to the court, and he cannot be detained beyond that period without the authority of a magistrate. Detaining the accused for three days without production, grounds of arrest or counsel violates both Art 22(2) and the right to life and personal liberty under Art 21. Art 20(3) protects against compelled self-incrimination, Art 19(1)(d) guarantees freedom of movement, and Art 23 prohibits forced labour.