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Proposed Organised Crimes Bill faces growing legal hurdles
The Supreme Court has been inundated with Special Determination petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the proposed Preven…
Summary
The petitioners argue that while the clause exempts legal communications, it lacks explicit protections for public-interest reporting. Extended Detention: Clause 20 permits suspects to be held for up to 72 hours before appearing before a Magistrate-excluding transit time-with an optional 24-hour extension. The petition asserts this restricts judicial discretion regarding bail or discharge.