Supreme Court of India
Hetchin Haokip v. State of Manipur and Ors.
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National Security Act, 1980 – s.3(4) – Power to make orders detaining certain persons – Detention order against detenu – District Magistrate reporting the detention to the State Government on the fifth day, after the detention order – Challenge to, on the ground of failure of the detaining authority to report the detention to State Government ‘forthwith’ as provided u/s. 3(4) – High Court held that as long as the report to the State Government is furnished within twelve days of detention, it would not prejudice the detenu – On appeal, held: Expression ‘forthwith’ u/s. 3(4) must be interpreted…
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