Archive · 14 Nov 2025
HC Seeks Haryana Govt's Response on Preventive Detention Based on Deceased Man's Complaint
Imagine the police arrested someone, Pala Ram, and decided to keep him locked up for a long time to prevent him from doing bad things.
Pala Ram's family is telling a big court that this is not fair.
They say the police are keeping him locked up because of a complaint from a man named Ram Singh.
But, Pala Ram's family says Ram Singh died before he could have possibly made that complaint.
They believe the police made up the complaint to justify keeping Pala Ram locked up.
Pala Ram also says he has been good and has not gotten into new trouble since he was let out on bail for older cases.
He is also not feeling well and needs to be taken care of.
The court has asked the government to explain why they put Pala Ram in this long-term detention.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the Haryana Government regarding the preventive detention of Pala Ram from Kurukshetra.
Ram's petition alleges his detention is illegal, based on a complaint filed by an individual who had died six months prior to the complaint's date.
He claims to have been on bail for two narcotics cases with no new offenses or misuse of bail, arguing his detention is unjustified.
The petition cites procedural flaws and a violation of Article 21, highlighting that Ram is a heart patient with family responsibilities.
The High Court has requested a response from the Haryana Government on these allegations.
- Who
- Pala Ram (detainee), Punjab and Haryana High Court, Haryana Government, Kurukshetra Police
- What
- Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a notice to the Haryana government seeking an explanation for the preventive detention of Pala Ram, whose detention is allegedly based on a complaint filed by a deceased individual.
- When
- Detention initiated on June 19; complaint allegedly filed February 6; complainant died November 8, 2024; initial detention order May 28; representation rejection July 28; detention confirmation September 8; High Court notice issued Thursday.
- Where
- Kurukshetra, Haryana; Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- Why
- To investigate the legality of Pala Ram's preventive detention, which his petition claims is based on a fabricated complaint by a deceased person and violates his right to life and liberty.
Pala Ram's Petition
State's Stance (Implied)
Validity of Complaint
Pala Ram's Petition
The preventive detention is based on a complaint by Ram Singh, who had died six months prior to the complaint's filing. The petitioner alleges the complaint is fabricated and was lodged posthumously.
State's Stance (Implied)
The state has not yet presented its defense regarding the complaint's validity, but the initial detention suggests they accepted its premise.
Basis for Detention
Pala Ram's Petition
Pala Ram was on bail for two NDPS cases with no new criminal activity or misuse of bail. He was acquitted in two prior cases and served sentences for minor offenses. His detention is argued to be unjustified and lacking a proximate link to public safety.
State's Stance (Implied)
The state ordered preventive detention under the PIT NDPS Act, implying they believe Ram poses a threat to public safety, though the specific grounds for this belief beyond the questionable complaint are not detailed in the petition.
Procedural Compliance
Pala Ram's Petition
The petition highlights procedural lapses, including the rejection of his wife's representation in a 'non-speaking order' and alleges the detention process is mala fide and violates Article 21. It also notes the absence of any move to cancel his existing bails.
State's Stance (Implied)
The state has issued detention orders and confirmed the six-month detention, suggesting they followed the procedures as they understood them. However, the rejection of the representation in a non-speaking order raises questions.
- Petitioner
- Pala Ram (46), resident of Kurukshetra
- Detaining Authority
- Kurukshetra Police (Krishna Gate Police Station)
- Legal Challenge
- Petition filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Alleged Offenses
- Preventive detention under PIT NDPS Act, challenging previous NDPS cases
- Key Allegation
- Detention based on a complaint filed by a man who died six months prior
- Petitioner's Medical Condition
- Heart patient with two previous attacks
- Court Action
- High Court issued notice to Haryana Government; next hearing not specified
