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Supreme Court of India · 2026-04-16

Priyanka Sarkariya vs The Union Of India

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Priyanka Sarkariya
Respondent
The Union Of India

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of detention orders issued under Section 3(1) of the COFEPOSA Act, 1974, which were upheld by the High Court. The petitioners challenged the detention, arguing violations of their constitutional rights and procedural safeguards. The Court analyzed whether the detention was justified under the law and whether the detention orders adhered to constitutional principles. Ultimately, the Court dismissed the petitions, affirming the detention orders as lawful.

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