SASTI @ SATISH CHOWDHARY vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court ruled that an order of detention under Section 3(1)(a)(iii) of the Maintenance of Internal Security Act, 1971 can be validly issued even if the individual has been discharged in a criminal proceeding related to the same incident. The Court emphasized that the grounds for detention must be relevant to preventing actions prejudicial to essential supplies and services. The detention order was upheld as it was found to be justified based on the petitioner’s actions that disrupted electric supplies, thereby affirming the authority's decision.