Supreme Court of India · 2023-09-04
AMEENA BEGUM vs THE STATE OF TELANGANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2023/27442
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- AMEENA BEGUM
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF TELANGANA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE BELA M. TRIVEDI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of a detention order issued under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986, which was challenged through a writ of habeas corpus. The High Court upheld the detention order, and the appellant argued against it. The Court analyzed whether the detention was justified and in accordance with legal standards, ultimately affirming the detention. The judgment underscores the Court's role in balancing individual liberty with state security interests in preventive detention cases.