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Citing ‘non-application of mind’ by authorities, J-K High Court quashes PSA detention of ex-policeman

J-K High Court quashes PSA detention of ex-policeman, says authorities did not apply their mind

October 03, 2025 9:46 am

Jaffer Hussain Butt had been dismissed from service in 2021 for alleged terror links. He was later detained under Public Safety Act, following orders from the Kishtwar District Magistrate.

‘Personal liberty is most cherished freedom’: J-K man’s detention under PSA quashed by High Court

September 12, 2025 7:28 am

The court observed that the mere recording of daily diary reports (DDR) entries by the police alleging no specific acts against the petitioner cannot be grounds for detention

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J&K revokes PSA detention of senior PDP, NC leaders

June 19, 2020 5:01 am

With their release, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti remains one of the last mainstream political leaders booked and detained under PSA. Others, including People’s Conference chairman Sajad Lone, are under house arrest.

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March 25, 2020 11:38 pm

Government must urgently release remaining prisoners in Kashmir and restore high speed internet in these anxious times.

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J&K: 221 days later, Farooq is released, he says my freedom ‘incomplete’

March 14, 2020 6:25 am

Farooq Abdullah has been set free after 221 days. He was under preventive detention first, and charged under the Public Safety Act in September. His detention was last extended on March 11 for three months.

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SC gives early date to hear Omar sister’s plea: Pertains to liberty

March 03, 2020 5:57 am

The bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee decided to hear the plea after the J&K administration told the bench “there was ample material and grounds to issue the impugned order of detention against” the former J&K Chief Minister.

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J&K HC distances itself from PSA arrests, says not right forum

February 10, 2020 7:08 am

At least 300 cases challenging preventive detentions made under the PSA — the law allows for detention without a formal charge and without trial for up to two years — are pending before the High Court.

Kashmir: Broadband internet services to 80 hospitals restored

Held under PSA, J&K Bar Association chief moved to Tihar from UP

January 02, 2020 7:10 am

The court has asked authorities to ensure Mian Abdul Qayoom is “provided adequate medical treatment”.

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Kashmir trade leader booked under PSA ‘temporarily released’ from Agra jail

December 09, 2019 6:52 am

Shah, who was seriously unwell at the time of arrest, told The Indian Express, “I am waiting for what happens on Monday (in SC) and then I will go to the hospital. I am very unwell.”