Kerala High Court sets aside detention order of Thiruvananthapuram councillor R. Sugathan
Kerala High Court overturned a detention order against Thiruvananthapuram councillor R. Sugathan, who had been held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The court found the detention unlawful, citing lack of evidence and violation of procedural safeguards. The decision restores Sugathan's civil rights and calls for review of the detention process. This ruling underscores the importance of due process in national security cases.