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1. Detention under Preventive Detention Act IV of 1950. 2. Delay in furnishing grounds of detention. 3. Vagueness of grounds provided for detention. 4. Legality of detention orders. 5. Authority to make detention orders. 6. Supplementary grounds for detention. Analysis: 1. Detention under Preventive Detention Act IV of 1950: The petitioners were detained under the Preventive Detention Act IV of 1950. The detention orders were challenged on the grounds of illegality and infringement of personal liberty. The petitioners sought release based on the alleged mechanical nature of the orders and the absence of fresh satisfaction by the detaining authority. 2. Delay in furnishing grounds of detention: The petitioners argued that there was an unreasonable delay in providing the grounds of detention, which is required "as soon as may be" under section 7 of the Act. The Home Secretary explained the delay, citing the need to supply grounds to numerous detenus and the time taken for printing necessary forms. 3. Vagueness of grounds provided for detention: The grounds initially given for detention were criticized for being vague and insufficient for the detenus to make representations. The vagueness of the grounds was a significant point of contention, with the petitioners asserting that the grounds were too broad to enable them to challenge their detention effectively. 4. Legality of detention orders: The legality of the detention orders was questioned based on various grounds, including the absence of a specified detention period in the orders, the authority to make the orders, and the necessity for detention to prevent actions prejudicial to public order. The court examined these issues to determine the validity of the detention orders. 5. Authority to make detention orders: The authority to make the detention orders was attributed to the State Government, as per the Preventive Detention Act. The orders were expressed to be taken in the name of the Governor of Punjab, satisfying the constitutional requirement for executive actions of the State Government. 6. Supplementary grounds for detention: The court considered the additional or supplementary grounds provided for detention after the initial orders. The petitioners argued that the delay in furnishing these grounds violated their constitutional rights. The court analyzed the timing and relevance of these supplementary grounds in evaluating the legality of the detention orders. In conclusion, the court found merit in the petitioners' arguments regarding the delay in furnishing specific grounds for detention, the vagueness of the initial grounds, and the necessity for clear and timely communication of reasons for detention. As a result, the court ruled in favor of the petitioners, ordering their release due to the violations of their fundamental rights.
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