{"id":17225,"date":"2026-03-16T11:50:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=17225"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:55:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:55:45","slug":"sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/","title":{"rendered":"Sonam Wangchuk NSA Detention Controversy: Can the Government Revoke Preventive Detention to Avoid Judicial Review?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preventive detention laws have always occupied a controversial space in India\u2019s constitutional framework. While the State possesses the authority to detain individuals in the interest of national security and public order, such powers operate in direct tension with the fundamental right to personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Preventive_Detention_In_India_Constitutional_Framework\" >Preventive Detention In India: Constitutional Framework<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Rekha_v_State_Of_Tamil_Nadu_2011_5_SCC_244\" >Rekha v. State Of Tamil Nadu (2011) 5 SCC 244<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#The_National_Security_Act_1980\" >The National Security Act, 1980<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Relevant_Provisions\" >Relevant Provisions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Background_Of_The_Sonam_Wangchuk_Detention\" >Background Of The Sonam Wangchuk Detention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Habeas_Corpus_Petition_Before_The_Supreme_Court\" >Habeas Corpus Petition Before The Supreme Court<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Icchu_Devi_Choraria_v_Union_Of_India_1980_4_SCC_531\" >Icchu Devi Choraria v. Union Of India (1980) 4 SCC 531<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#The_Governments_Sudden_Revocation_Of_Detention\" >The Government\u2019s Sudden Revocation Of Detention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Can_Courts_Still_Examine_Detention_After_Release\" >Can Courts Still Examine Detention After Release?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Key_Precedents\" >Key Precedents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#1_Rudul_Sah_v_State_Of_Bihar_1983_4_SCC_141\" >1. Rudul Sah v. State Of Bihar (1983) 4 SCC 141<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#2_Dhanya_M_v_State_Of_Kerala_2018\" >2. Dhanya M v. State Of Kerala (2018)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#3_Pankaj_Bansal_v_Union_Of_India_2023\" >3. Pankaj Bansal v. Union Of India (2023)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Preventive_Detention_Must_Not_Replace_Ordinary_Criminal_Law\" >Preventive Detention Must Not Replace Ordinary Criminal Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Procedural_Safeguards_A_Core_Constitutional_Requirement\" >Procedural Safeguards: A Core Constitutional Requirement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Khudiram_Das_v_State_Of_West_Bengal_1975_2_SCC_81\" >Khudiram Das v. State Of West Bengal (1975) 2 SCC 81<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Anuradha_Bhasin_v_Union_Of_India_2020_3_SCC_637\" >Anuradha Bhasin v. Union Of India (2020) 3 SCC 637<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Key_Legal_Questions_Raised_By_The_Case\" >Key Legal Questions Raised By The Case<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Overview_Of_Legal_Issues_Raised\" >Overview Of Legal Issues Raised<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Preventive_Detention_And_The_Future_Of_Civil_Liberties\" >Preventive Detention And The Future Of Civil Liberties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/sonam-wangchuk-nsa-detention-constitutional-validity\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A recent controversy involving climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has once again brought the National Security Act, 1980 (NSA) under judicial and public scrutiny. The Union Government\u2019s decision to revoke Wangchuk\u2019s detention under Section 14 of the NSA\u2014after nearly six months of custody and just before a crucial Supreme Court hearing\u2014has triggered serious constitutional questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The episode raises several critical issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can the government revoke preventive detention simply to avoid judicial scrutiny?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does revocation automatically render the matter infructuous?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can courts still examine the legality of detention after release?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article examines the legal framework of preventive detention under the NSA, the circumstances surrounding the Wangchuk case, and the constitutional jurisprudence developed by the Supreme Court regarding preventive detention and personal liberty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preventive-detention-constitutional-framework\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventive_Detention_In_India_Constitutional_Framework\"><\/span>Preventive Detention In India: Constitutional Framework<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preventive detention is recognised under Article 22 of the Constitution, which allows the State to detain individuals without trial under specific statutory laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the Constitution also imposes safeguards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The detainee must be informed of the grounds of detention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The detainee must be given the earliest opportunity to make a representation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The detention must be reviewed by an Advisory Board within prescribed time limits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite these safeguards, preventive detention laws have often been criticised for enabling executive overreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court has repeatedly warned that preventive detention is an exceptional power that must be exercised sparingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rekha-v-state-of-tamil-nadu-2011\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rekha_v_State_Of_Tamil_Nadu_2011_5_SCC_244\"><\/span>Rekha v. State Of Tamil Nadu (2011) 5 SCC 244<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preventive detention is a serious invasion of personal liberty and must be strictly construed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"national-security-act-1980\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_National_Security_Act_1980\"><\/span>The National Security Act, 1980<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Security Act, 1980 allows preventive detention of individuals to maintain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essential supplies and services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person can be detained for up to 12 months without trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"relevant-provisions-nsa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevant_Provisions\"><\/span>Relevant Provisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Provision<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Section 3<\/td><td>Preventive Detention Orders<\/td><td>Allows Central or State Governments or District Magistrates to order preventive detention.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 13<\/td><td>Maximum Period Of Detention<\/td><td>Limits the maximum detention period to 12 months.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 14<\/td><td>Revocation Or Modification<\/td><td>Empowers the government to revoke or modify a detention order at any time.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Section 14 clearly authorizes revocation, historically it has rarely been invoked by the Central Government in politically sensitive cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"background-sonam-wangchuk-detention\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_Of_The_Sonam_Wangchuk_Detention\"><\/span>Background Of The Sonam Wangchuk Detention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sonam Wangchuk, widely known as a climate activist and education innovator from Ladakh, had been leading a peaceful movement demanding constitutional safeguards for the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His demands reportedly included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater democratic representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental protections for Himalayan ecosystems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In September 2025, during a prolonged hunger strike and public mobilisation in Leh, tensions reportedly escalated in the region. Authorities claimed that the protests had begun affecting public order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subsequently, on 26 September 2025, Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act by the District Magistrate of Leh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Civil society organisations and activists argued that the detention was disproportionate, particularly because the protests were largely peaceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"habeas-corpus-supreme-court\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Habeas_Corpus_Petition_Before_The_Supreme_Court\"><\/span>Habeas Corpus Petition Before The Supreme Court<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The detention was challenged before the Supreme Court of India through a habeas corpus petition filed by Wangchuk\u2019s wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The detention was unconstitutional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The grounds of detention were vague.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The material relied upon by authorities was not properly supplied to the detainee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court bench reportedly raised important procedural questions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whether the complete material relied upon by authorities had been provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether translations of the material were supplied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether the alleged speeches had any direct nexus with violence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Procedural fairness is crucial in preventive detention cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"icchu-devi-choraria-case\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Icchu_Devi_Choraria_v_Union_Of_India_1980_4_SCC_531\"><\/span>Icchu Devi Choraria v. Union Of India (1980) 4 SCC 531<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The burden lies on the State to strictly justify preventive detention.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"government-revocation-detention\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Governments_Sudden_Revocation_Of_Detention\"><\/span>The Government\u2019s Sudden Revocation Of Detention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just before a scheduled Supreme Court hearing in March 2026, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs revoked Wangchuk\u2019s detention under Section 14 of the NSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government justified the decision on the grounds that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wangchuk had already undergone nearly half of the detention period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revocation would help restore peace and stability in Ladakh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The government wished to encourage constructive dialogue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the timing of the revocation raised significant legal and political questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Critics suggested that the move might have been intended to render the Supreme Court proceedings ineffective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"courts-examine-detention-after-release\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Courts_Still_Examine_Detention_After_Release\"><\/span>Can Courts Still Examine Detention After Release?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian constitutional jurisprudence clearly indicates that release does not automatically close the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court has repeatedly examined the legality of detention even after the detainee was freed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-precedents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Precedents\"><\/span>Key Precedents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rudul-sah-case\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rudul_Sah_v_State_Of_Bihar_1983_4_SCC_141\"><\/span>1. Rudul Sah v. State Of Bihar (1983) 4 SCC 141<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court ordered compensation for illegal detention, observing that mere release from custody does not remedy the violation of fundamental rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Article 21 would lose its meaning if courts could not grant compensation for unlawful detention.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dhanya-m-case\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dhanya_M_v_State_Of_Kerala_2018\"><\/span>2. Dhanya M v. State Of Kerala (2018)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court examined the legality of preventive detention despite the detainee\u2019s release, emphasising the importance of safeguarding liberty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pankaj-bansal-case\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Pankaj_Bansal_v_Union_Of_India_2023\"><\/span>3. Pankaj Bansal v. Union Of India (2023)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though relating to arrest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the Court reiterated that procedural safeguards protecting liberty must be strictly followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preventive-detention-vs-criminal-law\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventive_Detention_Must_Not_Replace_Ordinary_Criminal_Law\"><\/span>Preventive Detention Must Not Replace Ordinary Criminal Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another recurring principle in constitutional jurisprudence is that preventive detention should not be used where ordinary criminal law is sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Pankaj Kumar v. State of Telangana and Sneha Sheela v. State of Telangana (2021), the Supreme Court ruled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preventive detention cannot be invoked merely because criminal prosecution may be inconvenient.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, in Ameena Begum v. State of Telangana (2023), the Court warned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preventive detention laws, meant for exceptional circumstances, are increasingly being used as routine instruments.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This observation has broader implications for the Wangchuk case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"procedural-safeguards-preventive-detention\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedural_Safeguards_A_Core_Constitutional_Requirement\"><\/span>Procedural Safeguards: A Core Constitutional Requirement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court has consistently emphasised that preventive detention must strictly comply with procedural safeguards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"khudiram-das-case\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khudiram_Das_v_State_Of_West_Bengal_1975_2_SCC_81\"><\/span>Khudiram Das v. State Of West Bengal (1975) 2 SCC 81<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court ruled that detention orders are subject to judicial review on grounds of mala fide, non-application of mind, or absence of relevant material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anuradha-bhasin-case\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anuradha_Bhasin_v_Union_Of_India_2020_3_SCC_637\"><\/span>Anuradha Bhasin v. 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