Unconvincing': Bombay HC Pulls Up Authorities For Delay In Deciding Representation Against Preventive Detention Due To Holidays, Official

The Bombay High Court ordered the release of Sadhu Pawar, detained under a preventive detention order, due to an unjustified delay in addressing his representation. Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande criticized the authorities for their casual approach, citing reasons like public holidays and election duties, which led to a delay of over a month. The court emphasized the need for prompt action in curtailing fundamental rights, deeming the delay as fatal to Pawar's constitutional rights and set aside the detention order.