Revisit of ‘Small Quantity Drug Possession’ Rule Under KAAPA, Conflict in Earlier Judgments Flagged: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has raised an important legal question regarding preventive detention in drug-related cases. In the case of Aaliya Ashraf versus State of Kerala and Others, the court examined whether repeated possession of small quantities of drugs can justify detention under Kerala Anti Social Activities Prevention Act KAAPA. Background of the Case The petitions were filed by Aaliya Ashraf challenging her detention under Kerala Anti Social Activities Prevention…