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2009 (3) TMI 201 - SC - CustomsWhether there is any delay in passing the detention order and delay in disposal of the representation? Held that:- it is unfortunate that the High Court while considering the Habeas Corpus writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by the wife of the detenu challenging the order of detention on various grounds, on going through the materials of the department as if as an Appellate Court relying on Section 482 Code of Criminal Procedure directed the Commissioner of Customs, ICD, Tughlakabad, to lodge a report with the police station, Tughlakabad within a period of 15 days along with the complete set of relevant documents to enable them to register a case under Sections 199, 420, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code against the detenu. The said direction is not warranted considering the fact that issue before the High Court was about the validity of the detention order and the curtailment of the personal liberty of the detenu and nothing more. We are of the view that the High Court is not justified in issuing such direction and awarding exemplary cost of ₹ 50,000/- payable to the sponsoring authority. Appeal allowed.
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