What is meant by "no such person shall be detained in custody beyond the said period without the authority of a magistrate"?
The phrase "no such person shall be detained in custody beyond the said period without the authority of a magistrate" means that a person who is arrested and detained in custody must be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours of their arrest. After that, they cannot be held in custody for any longer period without obtaining permission from a magistrate. This is to ensure that an individual's right against arbitrary arrest and detention is protected under the law.