National Security Act, Period Of Detention In Confirmatory Order Can't Be Extended By Review, Fresh Orders Needed For Further Detention: Allahabad High Court
In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has issued an order in Habeas Corpus Writ Petition No. 657 of 2023, quashing the detention of Mohd. Asim, also known as Pappu Smart, and directing his immediate release. The order, dated 7th February 2024, was passed by Hon'ble Justices Anish Kumar Gupta and Siddhartha Varma. Background of the Case: Mohd. Asim was detained on 20th April 2023, under Section 3(2) of…