Supreme Court of India · 2005-11-10
S.K. Shukla & Ors vs State Of U.P. & Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- S.K. Shukla & Ors
- Respondent
- State Of U.P. & Ors
- Author
- A.K. Mathur
- Bench
- B.N. Agrawal, A.K. Mathur
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the withdrawal of the POTA order against accused individuals under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, specifically citing Section 3/4. The Court held that the Review Committee's decision to release the accused was valid and that the proceedings against them were deemed withdrawn, thereby allowing their immediate release from custody. The judgment emphasized the authority of the Review Committee under the POTA and affirmed the legality of the bail granted by the High Court.