LAWS(ORI)-1975-2-9

KRUSHNA KUMAR MODI Vs. DISTRICT MAGISTRATE

Decided On February 25, 1975
Krushna Kumar Modi Appellant
V/S
DISTRICT MAGISTRATE Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS is an application for a writ of habeas corpus challenging the order of detention passed by the District Magistrate, Sundargarh (Opposite Party) on 8th of January, 1975, in exercise of powers vested in the detaining authority under Section 3(2)(a) read with Section 3(1)(a)(iii) of the Maintenance of Internal Security Act, 1971 (hereinafter referred to as the "Act").

(2.) ON 11.1.1975, the following ground was communicated to the detenu in support of the order of detention : -

(3.) IN the return made to the rule nisi, the detaining authority disputed the allegation that he had not applied his mind and had been made to sign the order of detention drafted by the police. He also claimed that the grant of anticipatory bail had nothing to do with the matter of detention.