JUDGMENT :

Kardak Ete, J.

Heard Mr. Hisinlo, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Ms. Inaholi, learned Government Advocate and Mr. Yangerwati, learned C.G.C.

2. This writ petition has been instituted by one Shri Kedingulie keretsu who claims to be the brother-in-law of the accused Ruokuodilhou Liezietsu (detenue) assailing the impugned detention order No.CON/PITNDPS/01/2023/01 dated 22/2/2023 passed by the Special Secretary, (Home), Government of Nagaland Kohima the impugned order No.-CON/PITNDPS/01/2023/12 dated 24/3/2023 rejecting the representation of the detenue and the impugned confirmation order No.CON/PITNDPS/01/2023/24 dated 9/5/2023 passed by the Chief Secretary, Government of Nagaland confirming the detention of the detenue on the ground of violation of Article 21 and 22(5) of the Constitution of India and Section 3(1) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic under NDPS Act 1988 (hereinafter referred to as PITNDPS Act).

3. The case of the petitioner is that on 24/1/2023 at around 6.00 hours, the Police including the STF, Narcotoc Cell and Crime Branch raided the res