ORDERS

G.D. Saxena, J.—By preferring this petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner with issuance of writ of certiorari or any other suitable writ, seeks quashment of the order dated 7th April 2012 passed by the District Magistrate Bhind under Section 3 (2) of the National Security Act 1980, directing him to be. detained in Central Jail, Gwalior.

2. The facts, for just decision of this petition are that the Superintendent of Police Bhind informed in writing that the petitioner is constantly involved in criminal activities in the area. Number of criminal reports were received by the police authorities. A large number of criminal reports were lodged against the petitioner and number of criminal cases were reported to be pending against him. On satisfying with the materials available by the police and placing due consideration thereon, the learned District Magistrate passed the impugned order (Annexure-Pl ), hence, this petition.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that at the time of passing the detention order dated 7th April 2012, the petitioner was below 18 years of age and so he was a juvenile. It is submitted that under the circumst