DARPAN KUMAR SHARMA @ DHARBAN KUMAR SHARMA vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU AND ORS.

The Supreme Court ruled that the detention of the petitioner under Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1982 was justified due to his involvement in multiple criminal activities, including robbery at knifepoint, which disturbed public order. The Court held that a solitary instance of criminal behavior, when coupled with the likelihood of release on bail, can warrant preventive detention under the Act. The Court found no violation of Article 21 or Article 22(5) of the Constitution, affirming the legality of the detention order.