LAWS(MPH)-1975-11-4

SHERSINGH Vs. STATE OF M P

Decided On November 17, 1975
SHERSINGH Appellant
V/S
STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This is a petition filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for a direction in the nature of habeas corpus challenging his detention by the respondents under the provisions contained in the Maintenance of Internal Security Act.

(2.) According to the petitioner, he was detained by orders of the District Magistrate, Indore, on 2-7-1975 and a declaration as contemplated under the amended Act was issued on 2-7-1975.

(3.) The respondents in their reply have raised certain preliminary objections, At the hearing learned Deputy Government Advocate only argued about the preliminary objections. The main objections raised by the respondents at the time of hearing are :