Which fundamental right has provided Prevention against Arbitrary Arrest and Detention to Indian citizens?

Correct option is A

•Famous cases like A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras (1950) and Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) expanded the scope of these rights.​
• Provides rights like: legal aid, informed reasons for arrest, and production before magistrate.
• Applicable to both preventive and punitive detention (with restrictions).
• Right to Freedom (Articles 19–22) is vital for personal liberty.

• Right to Equality – Guarantees equality before the law and prohibits discrimination on grounds such as religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth (Articles 14–18).

• Right to Constitutional Remedies – Empowers citizens to approach the courts for enforcement of Fundamental Rights (Article 32, called the “heart and soul” of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar).

• Right Against Exploitation – Prohibits human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour under Articles 23 and 24.