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Allahabad HC issues guidelines to stop abuse of preventive detention; holds magistrates, policemen personally liable
The Allahabad High Court has issued guidelines to prevent abuse of preventive detention, making magistrates and policemen personally liable. It mandates a ₹25,000 daily compensation for unlawful detentions exceeding 24 hours without valid reasons.
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