Supreme Court: 24-hour Bail Period Begins at Detention, Not Formal Arrest

• The Supreme Court clarified that the 24-hour period for bail starts from the time of detention, not formal arrest.
• This ruling applies to special laws like UAPA and PMLA, which restrict the right to bail.
• The Court emphasized that fundamental rights take precedence over these special laws.
• The decision was made in response to a case where the accused was held in custody for 24 hours before being formally arrested.
• The ruling ensures that individuals are not unlawfully detained beyond the stipulated 24-hour period for bail.