Introduction: The Unwavering Shield of the Law In a democratic society, the liberty of an individual stands as an inviolable principle. While the state possesses the authority to enforce law and order, this power is not unbridled. The criminal justice system in India operates on the foundational premise that a person's life and personal liberty cannot be deprived except according to the procedure established by law. This procedural safeguard, rooted in the Constitution of Ind