Baby Devassy Chully @ Bobby vs Union Of India And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the detention of the appellant under the Customs Act, 1962, specifically referencing Section 104, which allows for preventive detention in cases of smuggling. The Court found that the evidence presented, including the appellant's involvement in smuggling diesel oil into India, justified the detention order. The Court emphasized the need for preventive measures against individuals with a propensity for smuggling, affirming the legality of the detention despite the appellant's claims of retraction of statements.