A.M. Sapre, J.

1. The challenge in this petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is to an order dated 24-12-1998 (Annex. P-1) passed by District Magistrate, Ujjain, whereby order of externment was passed against the petitioner and an appellate order dated 12-8-99 passed by State (Annex. P-2) rejecting appeal filed by the petitioner and affirming the order of competent Authority. To appreciate the grievance raised by the petitioner, few facts need mention.

2. Superintendent of Police, Ujjain, filed a report under Section 5 (a) & (b) of M.P. Rajya Suraksha Adhiniyam, 1990 (for short, 'the Act') with the District Magistrate, Ujjain, complaining that petitioner is indulging in criminal activities and is also involved in several offences. It was, therefore, concluded that as a result of petitioner's indulging in continuous criminal activities, the life of a general public at large is in danger. This led to issuance of show cause notice to petitioner as required under Section 8 (1) of the Act as to why the petitioner be not externed. The petitioner filed reply to show cause contending inter alia that he has been acquitted in most of the criminal cases and oth