Allahabad High Court Quashes Delayed Detention Order, Calls It ‘Deplorable’ and Arbitrary

The Allahabad High Court termed it “deplorable” that a detention order was passed nearly 10 months after the accused was already in custody, without recording proper satisfaction or application of mind.

The Court found the order arbitrary and illegal, noting that authorities failed to justify why preventive detention was necessary at such a delayed stage.

It held that such actions violate fundamental rights under Articles 14, 21, and 22 of the Constitution.

The Court also criticised the conduct of officials, observing that it reflected serious dereliction of duty and disregard for legal safeguards in preventive detention matters.

[Amit Singh v. UOI & Ors.]