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Supreme Court of India · 2019-07-18

UNION OF INDIA vs DIMPLE HAPPY DHAKAD

Citation / case number
SC 2019/22353
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
UNION OF INDIA
Respondent
DIMPLE HAPPY DHAKAD
Author
HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE R. BANUMATHI
Bench
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE R. BANUMATHI

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed appeals challenging the Bombay High Court's decision to quash detention orders related to smuggling activities. The court examined the legality of the detention under the COFEPOSA Act, emphasizing the need for sufficient grounds for preventive detention. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling, reinforcing the principle that detention must be justified by clear evidence of wrongdoing.

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