Question

Richard, a citizen of an enemy country was detained by the local police without providing grounds of arrest. Can Richard question the action of police authority?
a. Yes, he was not given ground for his arrest under Section 22 of the Indian Constitution
b. Yes, he is a foreign national and will not be subject to Indian laws
c. No, safeguard for arrest and detention under Article 22 do not apply to a national from an enemy country
d. No because police authorities can arrest and detain on suspicion

Answer 1

Richard, a citizen of an enemy country was detained by the local police without providing grounds of arrest because police authorities can arrest on the basis of suspicion.  

Option d

Explanation:  

• The laws pertaining to 'foreign nationals' visiting India is more or less similar to what applies for Indian nationals as well.
• Police can arrest an individual purely on the basis of suspicion but needs to present that person before the court within 24 hours of arrest.
• No specific warrant or permission from higher authority is required, given that the police had sufficient reason to suspect a criminal activity associated with the person.

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