A.C. RAZIA vs GOVERNMENT OF KERALA .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the detention of P. Mohd. Kutty under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA). The Court held that the failure to provide translated documents to the detenu violated his right to make an effective representation against his detention, thereby quashing the detention order. The Court emphasized the necessity of ensuring that detained individuals are fully aware of the grounds for their detention to uphold the principles of natural justice under Article 21 of the Constitution.