JASBIR SINGH vs LT. GOVERNOR, DELHI

The Supreme Court upheld the order of detention under Section 3(1) of the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 (COFEPOSA), rejecting the appellant's claims of procedural violations. The Court found that the delay in serving the grounds of detention did not vitiate the order, and the Advisory Board's opinion provided sufficient cause for detention. The Court also ruled that the Central Government's consideration of the representation was not mandatory under Article 22(5) of the Constitution, affirming the legality of the detention despite the appellant's release after one year.