Karnataka HC Quashes Detention of Raja J alias Regan Under Goonda Act
Karnataka HC Quashes Detention of Raja J alias Regan Under Goonda Act (2026) held that The court held that the failure to produce the detenue before the Advisory Board within 21 days constituted a violation of the procedural safeguards outlined in the Goonda Act.
Case at a Glance
Summary
Raja J alias Regan was detained under the Karnataka Goonda Act for being a habitual offender. He challenged the legality of his detention, arguing that it violated procedural safeguards, including the failure to present him before an Advisory Board within the stipulated time. The High Court found that the detention order was not sustainable due to these procedural irregularities and ordered his release. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to legal procedures in preventive detention cases.
