PIYUSH KANTILAL MEHTA vs COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, AHMEDABAD CITY AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court quashed the detention order under Section 3(2) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act, 1985, holding that mere allegations of being a bootlegger do not justify preventive detention unless it is shown that such activities adversely affect public order. The Court emphasized that there must be material evidence indicating a feeling of insecurity among the public for maintenance of public order to be invoked. The petitioner's activities did not substantiate a direct impact on public order, leading to the conclusion that the detention was unlawful.