Accused Cannot Be Put Under Preventive Detention On Grounds That Releasing Him On Bail Affects Public Confidence: J&K High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed a preventive detention order issued under the PITNDPS Act (Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act). The court found grounds to invalidate the detention order, likely due to procedural lapses or insufficient justification. This decision safeguards individual liberty against arbitrary detention. It emphasizes the strict legal requirements for invoking preventive detention laws. The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in protecting fundamental rights.