https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=460786 The SC upheld the constitutionality of the West Bengal (Prevention of Violent Activities) Act, 1970. It ruled that the State Legislature is competent to enact laws for preventive detention beyond three months with Advisory Board provisions, even without a Parliamentary law under Article 22(7). The Court found the restrictions on the right to move freely reasonable and in the public interest, given West Bengal's security concerns. Additionally, the Act did not violate Article 14, as it provided rational classifications and guidelines. The SC allowed the appeals, setting aside the HC's judgment. en-us Fri, 19 Nov 1971 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:47:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=460786 The SC upheld the constitutionality of the West Bengal (Prevention of Violent Activities) Act, 1970. It ruled that the State Legislature is competent to enact laws for preventive detention beyond three months with Advisory Board provisions, even without a Parliamentary law under Article 22(7). The Court found the restrictions on the right to move freely reasonable and in the public interest, given West Bengal's security concerns. Additionally, the Act did not violate Article 14, as it provided rational classifications and guidelines. The SC allowed the appeals, setting aside the HC's judgment. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 19 Nov 1971 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=460786