DEBEN DAS Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) In this petition for a writ of habeas corpus under Article 32 of the Constitution the petitioner had been detained by an order dated 14-9-1972 passed by the District Magistrate, 24 Parganas, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sub-section 1) r/w sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Maintenance of Internal Security 1971 (Act 26 of 1971). The order was passed with a view to preventing the petitioner acting in a manner prejudicial to the maintenance of Supplies and Services essential to the community.

(2.) There was only one ground for detention and it was as follows:

(3.) The affidavit filed by the District Magistrate says as follows: