Advocate High Court, Mumbai.
When you are arrested, you are taken into custody. This means that you are not free to leave the scene. Without being arrested, you can be detained, however, or held for questioning for a short time if a police officer or other person believes you may be involved in a crime. For example, an officer may detain you if you are carrying a large box near a burglary site. You can also be detained by storekeepers if they suspect you have stolen something says Adv. R.P.Rathod.
Whether you are arrested or detained, you do not have to answer any questions except to give your name and address and show some identification if requested.
