Supreme Court Expunges Remarks Against Tamil Nadu IPS Officer on Preventive Detention
The Supreme Court expunged adverse remarks made by the Madras High Court against Tamil Nadu IPS officer A Arun related to a preventive detention order under the Tamil Nadu Goondas Act. The court emphasized that public authorities must exercise statutory powers with utmost care, especially in preventive detention cases affecting individual liberty. Arun apologized unconditionally and assured greater caution in the future, which the court accepted while stressing that apologies do not replace due care.
Deccan Herald··Chennai



