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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 new guidelines to prevent the abuse of preventive detention, emphasizing that if an individual is detained for more than 24 hours without valid justification, the state is liable to pay ₹25,000 per day as compensation. This ruling holds magistrates and police personally accountable for unlawful detentions. The guidelines are significant as they reinforce individual rights and aim to curb arbitrary state actions, making them crucial for legal and civil rights discussions in competitive exams.