K. PAULSAMY vs U.O.I.

The Supreme Court held that the delay in considering the detenu's representation under Article 32 of the Constitution and Section 3(1) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988, was unreasonable and unexplained, rendering the continued detention illegal. The Court emphasized that while some delay may not be fatal, unexplained delays indicate indifference by the authorities. Consequently, the Court ruled that the detenu's detention was unlawful and ordered his release.