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3. The state shall not discriminate among citizens on grounds of the same work
between the genders. There is equal share on parental property to both genders.
Right to Communication (Article 19)
There shall be no prior censorship of publication and broadcasting or information
dissemination or printing of any news item, editorial, article, feature or other reading
material or the use of audio-visual material by any medium including electronic
publication, broad-casting and printing.
Right to Justice (Article 20)
1. No person shall be detained without giving prior information.
2. The person who is arrested shall have the rights to consult a lawyer of his /her
choice and be defined from the time of arrest. The consultations held with the
lawyers and their advice shall remain confidential.
3. Every person who is arrested shall be produced before a judicial authority
within a period of 24 hours after such arrest, excluding the time necessary for
the journey from the time and place of arrest. The arrested person shall not be
detained in custody beyond the said period except on the order of authority.
4. No person shall be punished for an act that is not punishable by law nor any
person be subjected to greater punishment against the prescription by law.
5. No person shall be accused of any offence shall be assumed to be an offender
until proven guilty.
6. No person shall be prosecuted for the some offence in a court of law. More than
once and shall be compelled to be a witness against herself/himself
7. An underprivileged person shall have the right to free legal service as provided by law.
Right of Victim of Crime (Article 21)
The victim of Crime shall have the rights to be informed about the investigations
and proceedings of the case regarding his/her victimization. The victims have right to
social rehabilitation and compensation as provisioned by law.
Rights against Torture Detention (Article 22)
No person arrested or detained shall be subjected to physical or mental torture during
investigation or trial. In case of happening, the person is liable to get compensation.
Right against Preventive Detention (Article 23)
This right comprises:
1. No person shall be liable for preventive detention unless there is sufficient
ground and immediately threat to sovereignty, integrity and law and order of
the nation.
2. Any person detained against law shall have the right to be compensated as
prescribed by law.
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