Why Bengal’s proposed detention law should worry more than criminals
The new state govt says West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, targets repeat offenders. But a bill that allows detention for up to a year without trial, with limited legal representation and opaque review, raises a larger question: how much power should the state have over liberty?
The new state govt says West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, targets repeat offenders. But a bill that allows detention for up to a year without trial, with limited legal representation and opaque review, raises a larger question: how much power should the state have over liberty?
