Supreme Court Explains Difference between "Law and Order" and "Public Order"

Supreme Court Explains Difference between "Law and Order" and "Public Order"

It is well settled that there is a fine distinction between “law and order” and “public order”. Mere registration of three offences by itself would not have any bearing on the maintenance of public order unless there is material to show that the narcotic drug dealt with by the detenu was in fact dangerous to public health under the Telangana Act of 1986.

Roshini Devi v. State of Telangana [2026] GCtR 65 (SC)