Supreme Court Says 24-Hour Arrest Clock Starts at Detention
The Supreme Court has taken a firm stance against delays in arresting suspects. It ruled that the mandatory 24-hour period for producing a detained person before a magistrate begins at the moment of detention, not at formal arrest. The bench framed the directive as a safeguard against prolonged custody without judicial oversight. Law enforcement agencies are therefore expected to adhere strictly to the timeline once a person is taken into custody.
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