Supreme Court of India · 2003-04-04
Laxminarayan R. Bhattad & Ors vs State Of Maharashtra & Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2003 SUPREME COURT 3502
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Laxminarayan R. Bhattad & Ors
- Respondent
- State Of Maharashtra & Anr
- Author
- G.P. Mathur
- Bench
- S. Rajendra Babu, G.P. Mathur
Judgment text excerpt
The appellant, a driver in the Delhi Police, challenged his conviction under the Explosive Substances Act and the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA). The prosecution alleged that the appellant harbored terrorists and possessed explosive materials at his residence. The Supreme Court examined the legality of the search and seizure operations and the evidence supporting the charges of terrorist activity and possession of explosives.