(1.) Petitioner is the wife of the detenu. Detenu already suffered a detention order. After earlier detention order, he is alleged to have involved in a crime. The incident in the crime occurred on 2/11/2023 in a Bar. However, the case was registered only on 9/12/2023 and he was arrested on the same day. Thereafter he was released on bail. The detention order was passed on 31/1/2024.
(2.) Taking note of the incident referred in the crime, we are of the view that if such a crime is reported very belatedly, no proceedings should be initiated based on such a crime. The belated registration of crime itself would show rooms for suspicion as to the nature of involvement of a person, who is ordered to be detained. It is not a matter where there was delay in apprehending a person, who alleged to have committed crime. It is a matter where the comission of offence itself reported belatedly. While passing detention order, there should be an application of mind as to the involvement of the person ordered to be detained in a crime, and on being satisfied that he has actively involved and he would be a threat to the society, the order of detention can be passed.
(3.) In a matter like this, when there is a room for doubt as crime itself was reported belatedly, benefit should be given to the person against whom proceedings are recommended for detention.