State Constitutionally Bound to Decide KAAPA Detainee's Representation Irrespective of Pending Decision by Advisory Board: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that the State Government is under an independent constitutional obligation to consider a representation submitted by a person detained under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 without waiting for the opinion of the Advisory Board. The Court ruled that delaying the decision on the representation until after the Advisory Board submits its report violates the constitutional safeguards guaranteed under Article 22(5) of the…