Detenue held in illegal custody beyond 24-hour limit violating Article 22 fundamental rights
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GST
HC found that the detenue was held in illegal custody by respondents beyond the constitutionally mandated 24-hour period, violating Article 22 fundamental rights. The detenue was arrested at 12:02 PM on 04.06.2025 but produced before the jurisdictional Magistrate only at 9:25 PM on 05.06.2025. The court issued show cause notice to respondents for potential contempt proceedings regarding obstruction of the Warrant Officer's duties and snatching official papers. Additional Director General GST was directed to file affidavit detailing officials present at Central Revenue Building during specified hours and CCTV installation status. Matter adjourned to 18.07.2025 for further proceedings.
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