Preventive detention order can be challenged citing non-supply of documents: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that a preventive detention order can be challenged if the detaining authority fails to supply the detainee with relevant documents. The judgment came in a case where the petitioner argued that the lack of access to documents violated their right to make an effective representation. The Court upheld this view, stating that denying access to documents undermines the detainee’s legal rights and the fairness of the detention process. This decision underscores the importance of procedural fairness and transparency in preventive detention cases.