SUNILA JAIN vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed whether a copy of the bail application is necessary for passing an order of preventive detention under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 (COFEPOSA). The Court held that the failure to provide a copy of the bail application does not vitiate the order of detention, affirming the High Court's dismissal of the habeas corpus petition. The ruling clarified that the detaining authority's decision was valid despite the suspension of the license of the firm involved.