Man Held As ‘Sexual Offender’ Freed Over One FIR, Court Criticizes PASA Misapplication: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court on 13 June 2025 set aside a preventive detention order against Mohammad Arbaz S/O Mohammad Yusuf Mansuri, who was detained by the Police Commissioner, Surat under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act, 1985 (PASA). The detention order was issued on 10 May 2025, labelling the petitioner a "sexual offender" under Section 2(ha) of the Act. Petition filed citing misuse of PASA powers The petitioner challenged…
