NSA Can Be Invoked Against Jailed Accused If Release May Disturb Public Order: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has held that a detention order under the National Security Act, 1980 can be passed even against a person who is already in judicial custody, if the competent authority is satisfied that upon release on bail, he is likely to indulge in activities prejudicial to public order. The judgment was delivered by a bench comprising Justice Abdul Moin and Justice Babita Rani while dismissing…