HARISH PAHWA vs STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the delay in disposing of the detenu's representation under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974, was unconstitutional. The Court emphasized that the State has a duty to deal with representations of detenus expeditiously and continuously until a final decision is communicated. The appeal was allowed, and the detention order was set aside, directing the appellant to be released.