STATE OF KARNATAKA vs PRAVEEN BAI THOGADIA

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, holding that the ADM acted beyond his authority in restraining the respondent from entering the district. The Court emphasized that the High Court correctly quashed the ADM's order, as it lacked jurisdiction and was not justified by the circumstances. The ruling reinforced the principle that administrative actions must adhere to statutory powers, ensuring that individual rights are not unduly infringed upon without proper legal basis.