The Supreme Court says the 24-hour detention limit begins from actual detention, not formal arrest, and reinforces safeguards under Article 22(2). Supreme Court ruled that the 24-hour limit to present an accused before a magistrate begins from the time of detention and not formal arrest. The Supreme Court laid down the law on arrest, detention and Article 22 (2), which grants a fundamental right that protects individuals from unlawful or prolonged police.