PESALA NOOKARAJU vs THE GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

The Supreme Court examined the validity of preventive detention under Section 3(2) of the Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986. The detention order was challenged on grounds of procedural irregularities and violation of constitutional rights. The Court upheld the detention, emphasizing the importance of preventive detention in maintaining public order, and confirmed that the detention order was issued following due process. The High Court's rejection of the writ petition was affirmed, reinforcing the detention's legality.