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Rights of an Accused Person During Police Investigation

Know your legal rights if you are accused in a criminal case during police investigation in India.

CRIMINAL LAW

Team Sachar Law Firm

8/11/20251 min read

Rights of an accused person during police investigation - Advocate Harshit Sachar

Being accused of a crime doesn’t mean you lose your rights. The Constitution and various laws protect accused persons during investigation.

Key rights include:

Right to legal representation – You can consult and be defended by a lawyer of your choice (Article 22).
Right to remain silent – No one can force you to confess (Article 20(3)).
Right against illegal detention – Police must produce you before a magistrate within 24 hours (Section 57 CrPC).
Right to know the charges – You must be informed of the offence you are accused of.
Right to medical examination – Especially important in cases of physical assault or abuse in custody.
Right to bail – For bailable offences, bail is a right; for non-bailable, it’s at the discretion of the court.

Conclusion: If you or someone you know is facing police investigation, exercise these rights and seek immediate legal assistance to avoid misuse of law.

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