https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169348 Article discusses criminal procedure safeguards for undertrial prisoners: detention beyond the maximum possible sentence is incompatible with personal liberty under Article 21 and requires release. It also explains that, when an accused is produced under Section 167(2), the Magistrate must inform the accused of the right to bail and ensure State-funded legal assistance where necessary so the right is effective. For summons cases, investigation cannot continue beyond the statutory six-month period without special reasons and compliance with Section 167(5). It further notes that women or children in protective custody should be placed in appropriate welfare arrangements rather than ordinary jail. en-us Thu, 19 Apr 1979 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 13 May 2015 17:07:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169348 Article discusses criminal procedure safeguards for undertrial prisoners: detention beyond the maximum possible sentence is incompatible with personal liberty under Article 21 and requires release. It also explains that, when an accused is produced under Section 167(2), the Magistrate must inform the accused of the right to bail and ensure State-funded legal assistance where necessary so the right is effective. For summons cases, investigation cannot continue beyond the statutory six-month period without special reasons and compliance with Section 167(5). It further notes that women or children in protective custody should be placed in appropriate welfare arrangements rather than ordinary jail. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 19 Apr 1979 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169348