LAKSHMAN KHATIK Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This is a petition under Art. 32 of the Constitution for a writ in the nature of habeas corpus. The petitioner was detained by an order dated 22-3-1972 passed by the District Magistrate, Howrah in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sub-s. (1) r/w/ sub-s. (2) of Section 3 of the Maintenance of Internal Security Act, 1971 (Act 26 of 1971). The order was passed with a view to preventing the petitioner from acting in any manner prejudicial to the maintenance of Supplies and Services essential to the community.

(2.) The grounds on which the order was passed are as follows:

(3.) The petitioner had an opportunity to make a representation to the Advisory Board. In due course the detention order was confirmed by the State Government on 30-5-1972 and communicated to him on 1-6-1972.