P.K. Misra, J.

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.

2. The order of detention under Section 3(3) of the National Security Act, 1980 (hereinafter referred to as `the Act) was passed by the Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai on 112. 2006 and the same was executed on 112. 2006. The detention order indicates that such order was passed with a view to preventing the detenu Jaishankar from acting in any manner prejudicial to the maintenance of public order. The grounds of detention dated 112. 2006 were served on 20.12.2006. Such grounds indicate that the detenu and two other persons, namely, Tvl.Thanga Muthu.Krishnan and Ganapathi Ravi who belong to Hindu Makkal Katchi and Siva Sena political party were standing at the entrance of the Government Estate surrounded by about 25 members of public. Two persons, namely, Tvl.Srinivasan and Dayalan were proceeding in the opposite direction. Thiru Thanga.Muthukrishnan came out of the crowd and caught hold of the hand of Thiru Srinivasan by saying, (Both of you wait. Listen my words. Read this notice-English translation)

and also handed over pamphlets to both Tvl.Srinivasan and Dayalan. It is further stated that Tvl.