Allahabad HC Slams Noida Administration, Orders Salary Recovery
What Happened
The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of Delhi University law student and activist Akriti Chaudhary, ruling that the order lacked evidence and violated her rights. The court awarded ₹5 lakh compensation and directed that it be recovered from the salaries of the Noida DM and other officials involved, “down to the SHO.”
Key Takeaways
In a rare and strongly worded order, the court criticised administrative overreach and warned that misuse of preventive detention laws could undermine civil liberties. It also stressed that public officials are accountable for actions that violate constitutional rights.