Nagarathna, J.

1. Pursuant to an order of reference, dated 03/12/2015 made by Hon'ble Billappa and Phaneendra JJ., these Writ Petitions have been referred to this Full Bench.

2. We have heard learned counsel for petitioners and learned Additional Government Advocate for the State and carefully perused the order of reference.

3. The order of reference arises under the provisions of the Karnataka Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Drugs Offenders, Gamblers, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders and Slum- Grabbers Act, 1985 (hereinafter, referred to as the "Act" for the sake of brevity. The same reads as under:-

"WPHC No.149/2015 c/w WPHC Nos.152/2015 & 159/2015

HBJ & KNPJ:

03.12.2015

ORDER

In WP(HC) No.149/2015 the petitioner has challenged the detention order dated 14.04.2015 passed by the 2nd respondent and confirmed by the 1st respondent vide order dated 14.05.2015 and subsequent extension dated 24.09.2015 as per Annexure-F.

In WP(HC).No.152/2015 the petitioner has challenged the detention order dated 18.03.2015 vide Annexure-A and confirmed by the 1st respondent vide Annexure-B dated 04.05.2015 and subsequent extensions dated 17.06.2015 and 07.09.2015.

In WP(HC).No.1