Bare Act

The Maharashtra Preventive Detention Act, 1970

The Maharashtra Preventive Detention Act, 1970, is a legislative framework that empowers the State Government to detain individuals to prevent them from acting in a manner prejudicial to the security of the state or public order. Unlike punitive detention, which follows a trial for a committed crime, this Act allows for precautionary detention to avert potential future harm. It establishes an Advisory Board to review detention orders, ensuring executive accountability. The Act sets strict timelines for review, limits the maximum duration of detention to twelve months, and provides mechanisms for temporary release, balancing state security requirements with procedural safeguards for the individual.

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