Preventive Detention
While arrests typically follow the commission of an offense, preventive detention allows authorities to detain individuals based on the anticipation of their involvement in unlawful activities.
However, this provision, aimed at maintaining law and order, is subject to abuse and must be balanced against the individual’s right to liberty.
Class 11 Polity Chapter 2: Right to Freedom
In a democratic society, the principles of equality and freedom are intertwined, forming the bedrock of civil liberties. The right to freedom encompasses various aspects of individual autonomy and protection against arbitrary state action. Let’s delve deeper into the facets of this fundamental right: