Supreme Court of India · 2019-04-08
NARENDER KUMAR vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/17188
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NARENDER KUMAR
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDU MALHOTRA HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the legality of detention orders under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act, 1971 and the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974. The Court held that the detention orders were valid as they were issued to prevent Roshan Lal from dealing in smuggled goods, emphasizing the importance of national security and public order. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to uphold the detention orders.