(1.) This is an application under Section 491, Criminal P. C, by one Permanand Gour for release. He is at present under detention in the Naini Central Jail under the provisions of the U. P. Maintenance of Public Order (Temporary) Act, 1917 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"). The facts are as follows: On 11th June 1948, the District Magistrate of Allahabad, acting under Sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Act, passed an order of detention against the petitioner in following terms:
(2.) I further inform you that you have got a right to represent your case to me. This notice was served on him on 13th June 1948.
(3.) Nine points have been urged on behalf of the petitioner to question the validity of his detention and I deal with them seriatim.