Supreme Court of India · 2005-11-10
S.K. Shukla & Ors vs State of U.P. & Ors.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2003/60967
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- S.K. Shukla & Ors
- Respondent
- State of U.P. & Ors.
- Author
- A.K. MATHUR B.N. AGRAWAL
- Bench
- A.K. MATHUR B.N. AGRAWAL
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the withdrawal of POTA orders against accused individuals under Section 3/4 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002. The Court held that the Review Committee's decision to release the accused was valid and directed the State Government to release them from custody. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the procedural safeguards under POTA, thereby upholding the Review Committee's authority to withdraw cases under the Act.