PRABHAKAR SHANKAR DHURI Vs. S G PRADHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) WE have heard detailed arguments on the questions whether the Maharashtra Preventive Detention Act No. 18 of 1970 infringes the guarantee of the fundamental freedom under Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Constitution. We have also heard arguments as to the nature of the jurisdiction exercised by the Advisory Board and by the State Government in dealing with the representation made by the detenu detained under the Act. We do not however think it necessary to express any opinion on those questions.

(2.) CERTAIN facts disclosed by the record clearly indicate that the petitioner is entitled to be released.