VIJAYKUMAR BALDEV MISHRA @ SHARMA vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court addressed the application of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) in the context of a murder case involving Anna Shetty. The Court reiterated the necessity of a Review Committee, as established in Kartar Singh vs. State of Punjab, to evaluate cases under TADA to prevent misuse of its stringent provisions. The Court held that the Designated Court must consider the recommendations of the Review Committee regarding the withdrawal of charges under TADA, emphasizing that mere prima facie evidence is insufficient to deny such withdrawal unless there are compelling reasons.