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CAN BAR ASSOCIATIONS REFUSE TO REPRESENT AN ACCUSED?

Bar Associations cannot legally prevent advocates from representing accused individuals. The Supreme Court categorizes collective boycotts as unconstitutional. The Indian Constitution, under Articles 21, 22(1), and 39A, strictly guarantees every citizen the absolute right to legal representation and a fair trial.

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PREVENTIVE DETENTION IN INDIA: CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK, JUDICIAL SAFEGUARDS AND CONCERNS OVER MISUSE

Preventive detention laws in India allow the government to detain individuals without trial for up to three months to prevent potential crimes. Authorized under Article 22 of the Constitution, these laws protect national security and public order but face civil rights criticism.

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