RAJ KUMAR SINGH Vs. STATE OF BIHAR

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This Appeal and the Writ Petition challenge the order passed by the District Magistrate, Dhanbad under section 12(2) of The Bihar Control of Crimes Act, 1981 (hereinafter called the said 'Act'). The order was passed on 15th January, 1985 and was served on the petitioner on 7th December, 1985. The impugned order was approved by the Government on 15th January, 1985.

(2.) The said Act was an Act to make special provisions for the control and suppression of anti-social elements with a view to maintenance of public order. Section 12 deals with power to make orders for detaining persons.

(3.) Clause (d) of section 2 of the said Act states 'Anti-Social Element' as a person who is: