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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
SUJIT NARAYAN PRASAD, ARUN KUMAR RAI
Taufique Ansari @ Afroz @ Prakash, son of Mojahim Ansari – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
Judgment :
Sujit Narayan Prasad, J.
1. This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for quashing the order dated 14.08.2025 (Annexure-2) passed by respondent no.2, the Joint Secretary, Department of Revenue (PITNDPS UNIT), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, directing for detention of the petitioner under Section 3(1) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (hereinafter to be referred to as the Act,1988) in Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Central Jail, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
2. During pendency of the instant writ petition, fresh order was passed on 12.12.2025 by which the detention has been extended for a period of one year from the date of detention, i.e. 26.09.2025 which has also been challenged by filing interlocutory application being I.A. No. 17251 of 2025 seeking amendment in the writ petition, in the pleading and prayer portion thereof.
3. The said interlocutory application was allowed vide order dated 22.12.2025. The amended writ petition has also been filed. The counter affidavit to the amended writ petition has also been filed.
Factual Matrix
4. The brief facts of the case as per the pl
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