Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das, Neha Bora Detention: Who are Special Executive Magistrates, why are they in news after SIR

The detention of CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, and a notice to AISA president Neha Bora, have spotlighted Special Executive Magistrates’ preventive powers amid SIR protests. The cases raise questions over procedural safeguards, peace bonds and the impact on personal liberty.