Supreme Court Slams Telangana Police for Misuse of Preventive Detention.
21 March 2024
Criminal Appeals & Suspension of Sentence >> Criminal Law
In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court of India has rebuked the Telangana Police for their use of preventive detention. The case, Nenavath Bujji & Others v/s The State of Telangana & Others (Criminal Appeal Nos. 1738-39 of 2024), highlights the court's growing concern over the misuse of such measures.
The Petitioners, Nenavath Bujji and others, were likely detained under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986. This act allows authorities to detain individuals deemed a threat to public order without formal charges.
News reports suggest they challenged the legality of the detention order. The court reportedly found the justification for detention insufficient, siding with the Petitioners.
This judgement is a significant development for preventive detention in India. The Supreme Court has increasingly emphasized the need for proper justification and adherence to due process when resorting to such measures. The court has repeatedly stressed that preventive detention shouldn't be a routine tool for law enforcement.
The Nenavath Bujji case serves as a reminder that individuals in Telangana have legal recourse if subjected to arbitrary detention. This judgement is likely to be cited in future cases challenging the use of preventive detention laws across India.