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2020 (2) TMI 243 - HC - CustomsLegality and validity of detention order - COFEPOSA Act - alleged smuggling of goods, abetting smuggling of goods and engaging in transporting or concealing or keeping smuggled goods - gold - cigarettes - betel nuts - inordinate delay in passing detention order - HELD THAT:- The detention order stands vitiated on account of inordinate and explained delay in passing detention order, non supply of vital material / documents, more particularly bail orders of the Competent Court and release of co-detenue Shri Ramnarayan Laddha, on identical fact situation, his detention order was revoked by the Advisory Board - So on these three grounds, present petition deserves to be accepted and accordingly, it is hereby allowed. Detention order passed by respondent no.2 is hereby quashed and set aside. The petitioner shall be released forthwith, if he is not required in any other offence - petition allowed.
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