[KAAPA] Period Of Detention Can Only Be Fixed By Govt Upon Getting Advisory Board's Report, Can't Be Fixed By Magistrate: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court, in a recent ruling, upheld the preventive detention under the KAAPA Act, emphasizing that legislative delegation of power must not exceed the limits set by Article 22 of the Constitution. The court clarified that the period of detention under delegated legislation must align with the statutory framework and constitutional safeguards. This decision reinforces the importance of constitutional principles in preventive detention laws, ensuring they comply with fundamental rights and legal standards.