The Supreme Court of India, in a notable judgment, underscored the principle that preventive detention is an extreme and exceptional measure, applicable only when an individual’s actions pose a clear threat to public order. Quashing the detention of Arjun S/o Ratan Gaikwad under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act (MPDA), the Court ruled that
Preventive Detention a Harsh Measure, Reserved for Acts Threatening Public Order: Supreme Court
