An arrested person has a right to consult a legal practitioner of his choice The consultation with t...........

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 Criminal Court and Officers

An arrested person has a right to consult a legal practitioner of his choice. The consultation with the lawyer:

may not be in the presence of the police officer

may be in the presence of the police officer but not within his hearing

may be in the presence of the police officer and within his hearing

both (a) & (b).

- Individuals who are arrested have the right to speak with a lawyer of their choice.

- This legal consultation should ideally ensure privacy, fundamental to confidential legal advice.

- Option 1: The consultation may not be in the presence of a police officer, providing complete privacy.

- Option 2: Consultation may be in the presence of a police officer but without them hearing the conversation, maintaining privacy in practice.

- Option 3: Consultation may be in the presence of a police officer and within hearing, which could infringe on confidentiality.

- Option 4: Combines aspects of Option 1 and Option 2, but prioritizing non-hearing presence (Option 2) aligns with privacy rights.

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