Courts can't slap Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act on citizens, only govt can: J&K Sessions Court

A Jammu and Kashmir Sessions Court ruled that the Public Safety Act (PSA) should not be misused by courts to detain individuals without due process. The ruling came in a case where the PSA was invoked to detain a person without substantial evidence. The court emphasized that the PSA is meant for exceptional situations and should not be used as a tool for arbitrary detention. This judgment is important as it reiterates the need for judicial oversight in the application of special statutes like the PSA, ensuring that individual rights are protected against misuse of the law.