SURAJ PAL SAHU vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA &ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the detention order under Section 3(2) of the National Security Act, 1980, stating that the detenu's actions were prejudicial to the maintenance of essential supplies and services. The Court found that the grounds for detention were sufficient and germane, as they detailed the detenu's involvement in the removal of railway property, which hampered essential services. The Court confirmed that the detenu was informed of his rights to representation and that the Advisory Board's report was considered within the stipulated time frame, thus validating the detention.