BALMUKAND vs DIST. MAGISTRATE, DELHI & ANOTHER

The Supreme Court held that under Rule 30A of the Defence of India Rules, 1962, the review of a detention order must occur at intervals of not more than six months from the date of the original detention order, rather than from the date of confirmation of that order. The Court emphasized that the review process is critical for safeguarding individual liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. The petitioner's detention was deemed to require timely review, and the Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, reinforcing the necessity of adhering to the stipulated review period.