J&K Invokes Public Safety Act for Preventive Detention
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Jammu & Kashmir Police invoked the Public Safety Act (PSA) to detain 23 individuals. |
| Location | Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. |
| Reason for Detention | Alleged role in subversive activities and threats to national security and public order. |
| About PSA | Enacted in 1978 (Act No. VI of 1978), allows preventive detention without trial. |
| Key Provisions | - Detention Without Trial: No formal charge or trial required. |
| - No Right to Bail: Detained person cannot file a bail application. | |
| - Section 8: Broad grounds for detention, including threats to public order and security. | |
| - Detention Period: Up to 1 year for public order, 2 years for state security. | |
| Legal Remedies | Only through a habeas corpus petition. Courts can quash detention if unlawful. |
| Immunity | Officials issuing detention orders are granted legal immunity. |
| National Security Act | Enacted in 1980, allows preventive detention for national security and public order. |
| Preventive Detention | Detention without trial to prevent future offences. Maximum 3 months unless extended. |
| Habeas Corpus | Writ to protect individual liberty against arbitrary detention. |