Supreme Court Lauds Tamil Nadu for Using Preventive Detention Law to Tackle Cyber Crimes

The Supreme Court has praised Tamil Nadu for using preventive detention laws to combat cyber offenders, noting that regular criminal laws often fail to effectively address such crimes. 

The petition was filed by the father of Abhijeet Singh, detained under the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1982, for allegedly defrauding a woman of ₹84.5 lakh via cyber fraud. 

He argued it was a one-time act, not affecting public order, and claimed inadequate notice, violating Article 22(5) of the Constitution and due process.

The Court clarified that while detention duration is up to the State, courts can quash illegal detention orders. The matter was listed for further hearing on June 25.