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.