Statement by India under Agenda Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention at the 57th Session of the Human Rights Council (9 September - 11 October 2024), delivered by Mr. Gaurav Kumar Thakur, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, 17 September 2024
Mr. President,
We have taken note of the report of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
- As a plural and vibrant democracy, based on the principles of rule of law and equality before law, India remains firmly committed to promotion and protection of human rights of all its people. There are robust mechanisms to deal with violations of human rights, including investigation of cases of alleged arbitrary deprivation of liberty.
- Our Constitution guarantees right to life and personal liberty as well as safeguards against arbitrary arrest and detention ensuring right to legal counsel, right to be informed about the ground of arrests, right to be produced before a Magistrate and no detention beyond 24 hours except by orders of a Magistrate. In the cases of arrest and detention, human rights of the concerned individual are strictly protected as per obligations under the applicable international human rights covenants.
- We will continue to cooperate with the Working Group on Arbitrary detentions and provide it with the necessary and appropriate information as available.
I thank you.
