GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do you mean by ‘Preventive Detention’?
A
Arrest of political persons in apprehension of breach of peace
B
Putting in the jail without trial
C
Detaining unruly elements of a locality to prevent them from spreading rumours
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -preventive detention, the practice of incarcerating accused individuals before trial on the assumption that their release would not be in the best interest of society-specifically, that they would be likely to commit additional crimes if they were released.

Detailed explanation-2: -a. Preventive Detention: If the State anticipates any criminal deed or activity from any person then as a precautionary measure that person can be detained by the State under an Preventive Detention Act.

Detailed explanation-3: -Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases. (1) No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds for such arrest nor shall he be denied the right to consult, and to be defended by, a legal practitioner of his choice.

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