DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, NOWGONG & ANR. vs SARAT MUDOI

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a detention order under Section 3(2) and Section 3(3) of the National Security Act, 1980, which was quashed by the Gauhati High Court for failing to specify the particular supplies and services affected by the detenu's actions. The Court held that the detaining authority must explicitly mention the specific prejudicial activities and the supplies or services impacted to prevent arbitrary detention. The appeal was dismissed as the respondent would not be detained for the unexpired portion of the period, affirming the High Court's decision.