ABDU SALAM @ THIYYAN S/O THIYYAN MOHAMMAD,DETENU NO. 962, G vs UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the detention of the appellant under Section 3(1)(i) and 3(1)(iii) of the COFEPOSA Act, 1974, ruling that delays in making the detention order and in arresting the detenu do not automatically invalidate the detention if reasonably explained. The Court emphasized that the subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority remains valid despite delays, provided they are justified. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the legality of the detention order.