Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 371
📌 Paras 1-7
The petitioners are aggrieved by the High Court's affirmation of detention orders issued under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 (COFEPOSA Act). The detenu, Shri Sahil Sarkariya Jain, is alleged to have facilitated the disposal of foreign-marked gold bars on four occasions. The other detenu, Smt. Harshavardhini Ranya, was intercepted at Bengaluru Airport with 14.2 kg of gold bars. Statements from both individuals led to their arrest and subsequent detention orders. Grounds of detention, including details of past transactions, were served, and CCTV footage was shown to the detenus.
📌 Para 12 & 13
The core issue revolves around the validity of the detention orders passed u
The bench further analyzed the constitutional validity of the impugned provisions and discussed the interpretation of Articles 14 and 21 in light of recent precedents...
Citing the ratio in prior decisions, the court held that the legislative intent was to ensure...
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