UNION OF INDIA vs PAUL MANICKAM

The Supreme Court upheld the detention order under Section 3(1)(i) of the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974, affirming that the detenu was found in possession of contraband articles, including gold, without valid documentation. The Court addressed the claims of illegibility of documents provided to the detenu, ruling that such claims did not invalidate the detention order. The Court emphasized the necessity of timely representation as per Article 22(5) of the Constitution, ultimately dismissing the writ petition challenging the detention.