Kerala High Court Rules Detention Beyond Six Months Unlawful under Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007
In a landmark judgment delivered on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, the Kerala High Court, comprising the Honourable Mr. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Mrs. Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, addressed a crucial legal issue concerning the detention period under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAAPA). Background: The case, Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 852 of 2023, involved a petitioner, Mr. Prabhulla P, aged 32, challenging his detention under Section 12…