Rights of Arrested and Detained Person under International Law and Constitution of India

The fundamental rights outlined in both the Indian Constitution and international law serves as the cornerstones for upholding and safeguarding the ideals of human rights. Arrest is a legal process that deprives someone of their personal freedom, which is universally recognised as a fundamental right. In order to preserve public order or national security, the executive branch may use preventative detention, which involves holding a person without accusation or trial. The study stresses the protections against arbitrary arrest and detention guaranteed by Articles 20, 21, and 22 of the Indian Constitution, as well as the fundamental idea of the presumption of innocence. This article will look at the basic legal rules that govern administrative custody, remand detention, and arrest under both the Indian Constitution and international human rights law. Among other things, it will discuss in depth the rights of a person who has been denied their freedom to challenge the validity of that deprivation.