Pradeep Kumar Nehra vs Union Of India & Ors.

ik-100491550 Delhi High Court 23 December 2024 • 37 min read

Judges (2)

Amit Sharma Delivered Prathiba M. Singh Coram

Counsel (2)

Anil Soni Counsel Respondent Sangita Bhayana Counsel Petitioner

Parties (2)

Union of India Respondent Pradeep Kumar Nehra Petitioner

Case Significance

Pradeep Kumar Nehra vs Union Of India & Ors. is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 23, 2024 (citation: ik-100491550). The petitioner challenged a preventive detention order under the COFEPOSA Act issued after customs officers recovered concealed metal from his sandals at Jaipur airport. The Delhi High Court found the detention order was passed mechanically without due application of mind and set aside both the detention order and its confirmation order. The bench comprised Justices Amit Sharma and Prathiba M. Singh. The judgment was delivered by Justice Amit Sharma. Counsel appearing: Anil Soni (counsel for respondent), Sangita Bhayana (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

The petitioner challenged a preventive detention order under the COFEPOSA Act issued after customs officers recovered concealed metal from his sandals at Jaipur airport. The Delhi High Court found the detention order was passed mechanically without due application of mind and set aside both the detention order and its confirmation order.

What was the outcome of Pradeep Kumar Nehra vs Union Of India & Ors.?

Judgment

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