Legal topic guide · India
An arrest is followed by procedural safeguards, production requirements and judicial scrutiny. Police custody, judicial custody and bail raise different questions, and the timing of each step can matter.
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The answers depend on the record and the applicable law. These are common preliminary questions, not a substitute for a case review.
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A calendar-day count is not a legal conclusion about the validity of custody or a right to default bail. Special legislation may change the analysis.
The correct procedure may depend on the date of the events, the forum, transitional legislation, deadlines, and any later judicial interpretation. Consult authentic legislation and official court records.
Authoritative starting points: India Code, Supreme Court of India, and the relevant High Court or District Court portal.
