M.P. Sharma vs. Satish Chandra (AIR 1954 SC 300)

This landmark case of 1954 shook the very foundations of our Constitution. M.P. Sharma was arrested under the Preventive Detention Act, but the Supreme Court held that his Fundamental Rights, as enshrined in Article 20(3), were violated. The majority judgment, delivered by Justice J.R. Mudholkar, stated that searches and seizures without authorization from a Magistrate under CrPC were unconstitutional. The dissenting judge, Justice K.K. Das, argued that preventive detention was necessary in exceptional circumstances. What do you think community? Do you agree that the majority judgment was correct in striking down the provision? Or do you side with Justice Das that prevention of crimes is more important than individual rights?