With reference to preventive detention consider the following statements:

The Constitution of India provides that the time period of preventive detention cannot exceed one month without an advisory board's approval for an extension.

The person should be informed of the reasons for his or her detention.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The Constitution of India provides that the time period of preventive detention cannot exceed one month without an advisory board's approval for an extension. Incorrect: Article 22 of the Indian Constitution protects people who are arrested or detained. Article 22 (4) states that no law providing for preventive detention shall authorise the detention of a person for a longer period than three months unless:
- An Advisory Board reports sufficient cause for extended detention.
- Such a person is detained in accordance with the provisions of any law made by the Parliament.
The person should be informed of the reasons for his or her detention. Correct: The person should be given the opportunity to appeal against the detention order and he or she should be informed of the reason for detention.

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The Constitution of India provides that the time period of preventive detention cannot exceed one month without an advisory board's approval for an extension. Incorrect: Article 22 of the Indian Constitution protects people who are arrested or detained. Article 22 (4) states that no law providing for preventive detention shall authorise the detention of a person for a longer period than three months unless:
- An Advisory Board reports sufficient cause for extended detention.
- Such a person is detained in accordance with the provisions of any law made by the Parliament.
The person should be informed of the reasons for his or her detention. Correct: The person should be given the opportunity to appeal against the detention order and he or she should be informed of the reason for detention.

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