Court Rules Bail in Criminal Cases Insufficient for Preventive Detention: Detention Order Against Former SMC Corporator Quashed: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

Srinagar, September 12, 2024 — In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the detention order of Aqib Ahmad Renzu, finding the detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA) to be legally unsustainable. The court's decision underscores the importance of adhering to constitutional safeguards in cases of preventive detention. Key Facts Aqib Ahmad Renzu, a political activist and former Corporator of Srinagar Municipal…