Danieal Ifeanychukwu Ezieke And Ors vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr

Case Significance

Danieal Ifeanychukwu Ezieke And Ors vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 4, 2024 (citation: ik-195903024). Two Nigerian nationals filed a habeas corpus petition challenging their continued detention by the Anti-Narcotics Cell, Bandra after having fully served their sentences for NDPS Act offences involving 1.005 kg cocaine. The court held that the restriction order imposed after they had undergone their entire sentence violated their right to life and liberty under Article 21, and that detention pending deportation was not justified. The petition was allowed and the petitioners were ordered releas The bench comprised Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande. The judgment was delivered by Justice Bharati Dangre. Counsel appearing: Alisha Parekh (counsel for petitioner), Anish Pereira (counsel for petitioner), Ashwini Achari (counsel for petitioner), S. V. Gavand (counsel for respondent), Taraq Sayed (counsel for petitioner).