BATUL CHANDRA GHOSH Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) In this petition under Art. 32 of the Constitution the petitioner challenges the validity of his detention under the provisions of the West Bengal (Prevention of Violent Activities) Act, 1970 (President's Act No. 9 of 1970) (which will hereinafter be referred to as the Act). He prays for a writ of Habeas corpus requiring the respondent - State of West Bengal to release him from detention forthwith.

(2.) On July 6, 1971, the District Magistrate, 24-Parganas issued the following order:

(3.) In pursuance of the said order the petitioner was duly arrested on the same day. After his arrest he was served with the grounds of detention. Those grounds read as follows: