RAJAN WORLIKAR ETC. ETC. versus STATE OF KARNATAKA AND ORS.
It cannot be said the appellants were not communicated about their right to make representation to the State Government; the grounds of detention specifically provided this right. The order of detention was made by the State Government, and delay in passing the order was sufficiently explained, rendering the order valid.
- Parties
- Appellant: Rajan Worlikar; Respondent: State of Karnataka; Respondent: Union of India
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Judgment Date
- 04 May 2001
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal From Karnataka High Court
- Outcome
- Appeals dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Preventive Detention, Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances, Detention Order Communication, Delay in Detention
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Parties
Rajan Worlikar
Appellant
State of Karnataka
Respondent
Union of India
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal From Karnataka High Court
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the detenue was communicated the right to make representation to the State Government under the PITNDPS Act
- 2 Whether delay in passing the detention order renders it illegal or void
Ratio Decidendi
It cannot be said the appellants were not communicated about their right to make representation to the State Government; the grounds of detention specifically provided this right. The order of detention was made by the State Government, and delay in passing the order was sufficiently explained, rendering the order valid.
Court Disposition
Appeals dismissed
Orders
- No other contention raised
- Detention order found valid
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