Karanjeet Singh Ragbeer Singh Shahu vs The Divisional Commissioner And Others
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Case Significance
Karanjeet Singh Ragbeer Singh Shahu vs The Divisional Commissioner And Others is a Bombay High Court decision dated November 13, 2024 (citation: ik-136826343). The petitioner challenged his externment from Nanded District for six months under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Police Act, confirmed by the Divisional Commissioner. The Court quashed the externment order, finding insufficient material to justify externment as a drastic measure restricting Article 21 liberty, and noting that the detaining authority's subjective satisfaction was not based on adequate evidence, being demonstrably perverse given the nature of offences alleged. The case was heard by Justice Y.G. Khobragade. Counsel appearing: N. D. Batule (counsel for respondent), Vaibhav Karande (counsel for petitioner).
Summary
The petitioner challenged his externment from Nanded District for six months under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Police Act, confirmed by the Divisional Commissioner. The Court quashed the externment order, finding insufficient material to justify externment as a drastic measure restricting Article 21 liberty, and noting that the detaining authority's subjective satisfaction was not based on adequate evidence, being demonstrably perverse given the nature of offences alleged.
What was the outcome of Karanjeet Singh Ragbeer Singh Shahu vs The Divisional Commissioner And Others?
The petitioner challenged his externment from Nanded District for six months under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Police Act, confirmed by the Divisional Commissioner. The Court quashed the externment ...
Judgment
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