(1.) The detenue herein namely Manvarsinh S/o Arjansinh Chauhan came to be preventively detained vide the detention order dtd. 15/01/2026 passed by the District Magistrate, Vav-Tharad, as a bootlegger as defined under Sec. 2(b) of the Gujarat Prevention of Anti-social Activities Act, 1985 (herein after referred as 'the Act of 1985).
(2.) By way of this petition through his friend, the detenue has challenged the legality and validity of the aforesaid order.
(3.) Heard learned advocates appearing for the respective parties.