DIVYA BARATHI M/S.T.I.RAMANATHAN, ,S.Gunalan,S.KOWSWWGAN,K.AVINASH,P.VIGNESH ,M. MANJULA vs State of Tamilnadu — HCP/2205/2025
Case under The Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Drug Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders and Slum-grabbers, Act, 1982 Section 14/82. Disposed: Contested--ALLOWED on 02nd June 2026.
CNR: HCMA012577702025
Filing Number
HCP/87063/2025
Filing Date
22-10-2025
Registration No
HCP/2205/2025
Registration Date
28-10-2025
Judge
Honourable Dr.Justice ANITA SUMANTH , Honourable Mr.Justice SUNDER MOHAN
Coram
Honourable Dr.Justice ANITA SUMANTH , Honourable Mr.Justice SUNDER MOHAN
Bench Type
Division Bench
Category
Constitution ( 34 )
Sub-Category
Drug Offenders ( 2 )
Judicial Branch
CRIMINALSECTION
Decision Date
02nd June 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ALLOWED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
DIVYA BARATHI M/S.T.I.RAMANATHAN, ,S.Gunalan,S.KOWSWWGAN,K.AVINASH,P.VIGNESH ,M. MANJULA
Respondent(s)
State of Tamilnadu
Adv. COUNTER AFFIDAVIT FILED 1123
The Commissioner of Police
The Superintendent of Prison
The Inspctor of Police
Hearing History
Judge: Honourable Dr.Justice ANITA SUMANTH , Honourable Mr.Justice SUNDER MOHAN
FOR ADMISSION - HCP ( Act 14 of 82 )
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 29-10-2025 | FOR ADMISSION - HCP ( Act 14 of 82 ) |
Orders
Case Summary: HCP No. 2205/2025 The Madras High Court quashed a preventive detention order against David Prasanth (age 21) issued under the Tamil Nadu Preventive Detention Act, 1982 for alleged drug offences under NDPS Act and Arms Act. The court found the detaining authority's reasoning flawed—it relied on an unrelated bail order from a different case involving fewer charges, and the inference that the detainee would commit further crimes lacked any factual basis. The detainee was directed to be released immediately. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Case Summary: HCP No. 2205/2025 The Madras High Court quashed a preventive detention order against David Prasanth (age 21) issued under the Tamil Nadu Preventive Detention Act, 1982 for alleged drug offences under NDPS Act and Arms Act. The court found the detaining authority's reasoning flawed—it relied on an unrelated bail order from a different case involving fewer charges, and the inference that the detainee would commit further crimes lacked any factual basis. The detainee was directed to be released immediately. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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