High Court dismisses SoE challenge
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April 28, 2026
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Sascha Wilson
A High Court judge says the court must exercise judicious caution in matters of national security, particularly during a State of Emergency (SoE), as he upheld the use of emergency powers to extend a suspect’s detention beyond 48 hours.
Justice Frank Seepersad made the remark as he dismissed a claim brought by Denesh Maharaj, who challenged his seven-day extended detention by police in September 2025, arguing that it was unlawful and breached his constitutional rights.
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