JUDGMENT

S.M. Rizvi, J. - By medium of this petition for writ of Habeas corpus the validity of detention order detaining Mian Abdul Qayoom Advocate, (hereinafter referred to as detenue), under the provisions of section 8 of the J&K public safety Act, (hereinafter referred to as Act). Has been challenged on various grounds as enumerated therein.

2. It may be stated at the very outset that neither the number of detention order and nor its date is known to the court. In the petition it has not been mentioned anywhere. The respondent-state has not produced any record before the court and nor the counter has been filed. On the file we have only the grounds of detention unfortunately, it too bears neither the number of detention order and nor its date with the result, that the court is handicapped in many ways.

3. First of all, it would be advantageous to reproduce the grounds of detention as below:

"Sub:- Grounds of detention under the J & K public safety Act, 1978-in respect of Shri Mian Abdul Qayaom Advocate".

Mian Abdul Qayum son of Mian Abdul Rahim R/o Baramulla at present Barzulla -Srinagar is a practising lawyer and is presently the president of the Bar Association, Srinagar. You