S. K. KEDAR versus STATE OF WEST BENGAL

S. K. KEDAR versus STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The acts attributed to the petitioner had potential to disturb public order under sections 3(2)(b) and (d) of the Act. The requirement of a personal hearing before the Advisory Board was met when the Board heard the petitioner on his request and issued a supplementary report.

Parties
Petitioner: S. K. Kedar; Respondent: State of West Bengal
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
02 May 1972
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition Under Article 32 (habeas Corpus) / Supreme Court Final Order
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Habeas Corpus, Preventive Detention, Public Order, Personal Hearing Before Advisory Board
Constitutional Law Preventive Detention Habeas Corpus Public Order Personal Hearing Before Advisory Board

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Parties

S. K. Kedar

Petitioner

State of West Bengal

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition Under Article 32 (habeas Corpus) / Supreme Court Final Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the acts attributed to the petitioner were prejudicial to the maintenance of public order under the West Bengal (Prevention of Violent Activities) Act, 1970
  2. 2 Whether the petitioner was entitled to a personal hearing before the Advisory Board prior to the Board's initial report

Ratio Decidendi

The acts attributed to the petitioner had potential to disturb public order under sections 3(2)(b) and (d) of the Act. The requirement of a personal hearing before the Advisory Board was met when the Board heard the petitioner on his request and issued a supplementary report.

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • Writ Petition is dismissed