MEENA JAYENDRA THAKUR vs U O I

The Supreme Court upheld the detention order under Section 3(i) of the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 (COFEPOSA Act), confirming that the detenu's rights under Article 22 were not violated despite the delay in execution. The Court found that the detaining authority had sufficient grounds based on statements from arrested individuals indicating the detenu's involvement in smuggling activities. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the legality of the detention order and the subsequent actions taken under the SAFEMA.