Man profiled as ‘quasi terrorist’? Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court junks ‘illegal’ detention
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed preventive detention of Kathua resident Mohammad Saleem under Public Safety Act, finding authorities circumvented legal procedures without substantive criminal basis. Justice Rahul Bharti ordered immediate release and cautioned against bypassing due process on April 9, 2025.
Key Entities
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High CourtMohammad SaleemKathuaPublic Safety Act 1978Justice Rahul BhartiHabeas CorpusPreventive Detention