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Vague PSA Order Sparks HC Summons for DC
21 Oct
Summary
- HC summoned Srinagar deputy commissioner over vague detention order.
- Detention order cited 'aforementioned terrorists' without identification.
- Court emphasized constitutional responsibility in preventive detention.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has summoned the Srinagar deputy commissioner, demanding his personal appearance. This action stems from a preventive detention order issued under the Public Safety Act (PSA) that lacked specific details. The order, dated January 13, 2026, accused a 28-year-old man of supporting "aforementioned terrorists" without naming any individual or group.
Justice Wasim Nargal emphasized that preventive detention requires the highest degree of constitutional responsibility. The court noted that the detaining authority must independently assess all materials to satisfy legal conditions for detention, rather than merely reproducing police dossiers. The court is reviewing a habeas corpus petition challenging the detention due to vague allegations and the absence of a registered FIR.
