KANUJI S. ZALA vs STATE OF GUJARAT ORS

The Supreme Court upheld the detention order under Section 3 of the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act, 1985, stating that the detaining authority had sufficient material to conclude that the petitioner's activities as a bootlegger were prejudicial to public order. The Court clarified that the subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority is paramount and that the evidence presented, including witness statements about violence and public health concerns, justified the detention. The petitioner's challenge was dismissed, affirming the legality of the detention order.