Union Of India & Ors vs Laishram Lincola Singh @ Nicolai

The Supreme Court held that the detention order under the National Security Act, 1980 was valid as there was no unexplained delay in the disposal of the representation made by the detenu. The Court emphasized that each case must be assessed on its own facts, and if there is no negligence or avoidable delay by the authorities, the detention remains lawful. The appeal against the Guwahati High Court's decision to allow the habeas corpus petition was allowed, thereby upholding the detention order.