N. Ibotombi Singh, J. :- By our short order passed on 23-1-84 we quashed the order of detention as void and ordered the release of the detenu forthwith stating that reasons would follow. We now set out reasons herein below :

2. This is an application under Art.226 of the Constitution challenging the order of detention dated 6th December, 1983 passed by the District Magistrate, (Imphal) Manipur under S.3(3) read with S.3(2) of the National Security Act, 1980. The District Magistrate (Imphal) Manipur passed the impugned order as he was satisfied that it was necessary to detain Mr. Thokchom Thoibam Singh alias Thoi alias Brojen Singh with a view to preventing him from acting in any manner prejudicial to the security of the State and maintenance of public order. The detenu was already under confinement in the Manipur Central Jail, Imphal, being arrested in connection with FIR No.345(6)/83 IPS under Ss.121, 121A, IPC ; S.25(1)(a) of Arms Act and 13 UA(P) Act. He was served on 8-12-83 with the detention order along with the grounds of detention. The detenu made a representation to the Government of Manipur on 11-12-83. Meanwhile, the present petition for a writ of Habeas Corpus w