B.R. GAVAI, J. :- The petition challenges the order dated 23.11.2012 passed by respondent no.2 - Commissioner of Police, Nagpur, vide which, the petitioner has been detained for a period of one year by exercising the powers under Section 8 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug Offenders, Dangerous Person and Video Pirates Act, 1981 (Amendment of 2009).

2. The material, which has been taken into consideration by the authority is three past cases registered against the present petitioner and two recent offences registered against him as under :

Sr. no. P.Stn and Cr. No. Under Section Date of Offence C.C. No. and date Remarks

1. Sakkardara 414/2007 454, 457, 380 IPC 21.07.2007 4268/07 05.12.07 Court Pending

2. Nandanwan 192/2008 379 IPC 06.08.2008 472/09 31.01.09 Court Pending

3. Nandanwan 3199/2011 4/25 Indian Arms Act r/w 135 Bom. Police Act 29.11.2011 288/12 06.02.12 Court Pending

Sr. no. P.Stn and Sumar No. Under Section Date of Initiation Court Case No. & date Remarks

1. Nandanwan 71/2008 110 Cr.P.C. 06.08.2008 211/08 06.08.08 Case Closed

2. Nandanwan 105/2011 110 Cr.P.C. 29.11.2011 231/11 29.11.11 Final Bond for a Period of one ye