DEVINDERPAL SINGH vs GOVT. OF DELHI

The Supreme Court held that under Section 20(4)(bb) of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987, the Designated Court can extend the statutory period of detention beyond 180 days only if specific conditions are met, including a report from the Public Prosecutor on the progress of the investigation. The Court found that the appellant's detention beyond the statutory period was unlawful as the required report was not provided, and the appellant was not given an opportunity to contest the extension. Consequently, the Court granted bail to the appellant due to the prosecution's failure to comply with statutory requirements.