Sri Anand Hanumathsa Katare vs Additional District Magistrate & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the detention order under the Karnataka Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Boot-Leggers, Drug Offenders, Gamblers, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders and Slum Grabbers Act, 1985, specifically under Section 3(2) and Section 3(3). The Court ruled that the Detaining Authority's subjective satisfaction was valid despite the detenu's claims regarding the lack of evidence and non-supply of certain documents, affirming that the State Government's approval of the detention was sufficient. The habeas corpus petition was dismissed, confirming the legality of the detention order.