Can a person consult with and be defended by a legal practitioner of their choice upon arrest?
Yes, a person can consult with and be defended by a legal practitioner of their choice upon arrest. This is specified in Article 22(1) of the Indian Constitution: "No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds for such arrest nor shall he be denied the right to consult, and to be defended by, a legal practitioner of his choice."