State Of Maharashtra & Ors vs Bhaurao Punjabrao Gawande

The Supreme Court upheld the detention order under the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980, affirming that the detenu's continuous illegal activities in black marketing of kerosene justified the detention. The Court clarified that the order was valid despite the detenu absconding, as the detention was approved by the State Government and the Advisory Board under Sections 10 and 12 of the Act. The appeal by the State of Maharashtra was allowed, reinstating the detention order.