(1.) THIS petition is directed against the order of the District Magistrate, Allahabad dated 19-5-2003 detaining the petitioner under Section 3 (2) of the National Security Act, 1980 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act' ). Counter and rejoinder affidavits have been exchanged between the parties and are on record.
(2.) WE have heard Sri S. M. Iqbal Hasan, learned counsel for the petitioner, Sri Arvind Tripathi, learned Additional Government Advocate for the State-respondents No. 1 to 3 and Sri J. Lal learned Additional Government Advocate for the Union of India-respondent No. 4.
(3.) WE have considered the submissions made on both sides.