Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has upheld the preventive detention of ganja trader Anguribai, also known as Arunabai, ruling that the use and trade of ganja pose a serious threat to public health.

The court observed that activities endangering public health amount to disturbing public peace and order, thereby validating the government’s action.

A Division Bench comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar delivered the verdict on Tuesday, October 28.

The order came in response to a habeas corpus petition filed by Anguribai’s daughter, Roshini Devi, who sought her mother’s production before the court, alleging that she had been unlawfully detained.

Over 25 cases filed against Anguribai

During the arguments, Special Government Pleader Swaroop Ooril submi

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