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Detention under Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1982; Challenge to detention orders via habeas corpus petitions; Non-consideration of vital documents; Authenticity of telegrams; Quashing of detention orders by High Court; Appeal against High Court judgment. Analysis: The judgment involves the detention of two individuals under the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1982. The detenus challenged their detention through habeas corpus petitions before the High Court, alleging non-consideration of vital documents, specifically telegrams sent on their behalf. The High Court quashed the detention orders based on this ground, emphasizing the importance of the telegrams in determining the timing of the alleged criminal occurrence. The High Court concluded that the telegrams were crucial and should have been presented to the detaining authority for consideration. The Supreme Court disagreed with the High Court's reasoning, stating that the telegrams alone were not sufficient evidence and lacked authenticity without further confirmation or supporting documentation. The Court highlighted that the detention orders were based on material provided by the police authorities to the District Magistrate, and the telegrams, as standalone communications, could not be considered without additional verification. Therefore, the Supreme Court held that the High Court was unjustified in quashing the detention orders solely on the grounds related to the telegrams. Additionally, the Supreme Court noted that the detenus had been released following the High Court's judgment, and due to the lapse of time, it was deemed not in the interest of justice to enforce the remaining period of detention under the impugned orders. The Court directed that the detention orders should not be executed further but left open the possibility for the detaining authority to reassess the need for detention based on current circumstances and activities of the individuals, in accordance with the law. Consequently, the appeals were allowed on these terms, setting aside the High Court's decision regarding the detention orders.
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