J&K High Court Quashes PSA Order: Preventive Detention Cannot Rest on Mere Labels

J&K HC Quashes PSA Detention, Reiterates SC’s ‘Public Order’ vs ‘Law and Order’ Distinction

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed preventive detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA) because the allegations amounted to a mere 'law and order' problem, not a threat to 'public order'. The judgment reinforces the Supreme Court's 'concentric circles' test from Ram Manohar Lohia case, crucial for exams on preventive detention and constitutional safeguards.

West Bengal Gets First NIA Police Station at Kolkata's New Town; 17th Across India

West Bengal will get its first dedicated NIA police station in Kolkata's New Town, enabling the agency to lodge FIRs locally without waiting for Delhi. This is the 17th NIA police station in India, clearing a long-pending proposal under the new BJP government.

WB Cabinet Transfers 31.905 Acres to BSF for Border Fencing After HC Order

The West Bengal Cabinet has approved permanent transfer of 31.905 acres across nine locations to the BSF for border fencing, removing a major State-level bottleneck. This follows a Calcutta High Court order in January 2026 directing the State to hand over already acquired land by March 31, 2026.

Seven Years After Article 370 Abrogation: J&K Statehood Delay Undermines Integration Gains

Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir remains a Union Territory. While security gains and reduced separatism are notable, the delay in restoring statehood threatens to undermine the integration achievements. The article argues that withholding statehood now demoralises the electorate and breaches the Supreme Court's assurance of temporary UT status.

Union Cabinet Approves J&K High Court Bench in Ladakh to Enhance Access to Justice

The Union Cabinet has approved a bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh, significantly reducing travel burden for litigants from the remote Union Territory. This decision underscores the government's post-Article 370 commitment to ensuring constitutional safeguards and all-round development of Ladakh.

Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Non-Speaking Order, Restores 50% Pension to Govt Employee

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a punishment order withholding 50% pension of a government employee, holding that the disciplinary authority must pass a reasoned (speaking) order and consider the employee's defence. This reinforces the principle of natural justice and the requirement of speaking orders in disciplinary proceedings, a key concept for administrative law.

J&K High Court Quashes PSA Detention Over Bovine Transport: Holds Procedural Lapses Violate Constitutional Guarantee

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed preventive detention under Public Safety Act for bovine transport, citing lack of subjective satisfaction on public order impact and non-communication of the right to make representation to the detaining authority. The ruling reinforces that procedural safeguards in preventive detention are mandatory and must be strictly complied with.

Allahabad High Court Quashes NSA Detention, Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Fine on UP Govt

The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of a 25-year-old student, calling it 'arbitrary and vague'. The court imposed a Rs 5 lakh fine on the state, recoverable from officials involved. This judgment reinforces judicial scrutiny of preventive detention laws like NSA.