1. This is an application filed under Art.226 of the Constitution of India for the issue of a writ in the nature of certiorari to quash and set aside the order of detention dated 4th June, 1997 passed by the Police Commissioner, Brihan Mumbai and to release the detenu who is detained in Nasik Road Central Prison, Nasik.

2. In the exercise of powers conferred under sub-section (1) of S.3 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug Offenders and Dangerous Persons Act, 1981 (Act No. 55 of 1981), hereinafter referred to as "Act"), the Police Commissioner, Brihan Mumbai passed an order on 4th June, 1997 detaining the detenu Suresh Anant Jadhav with a view to preventing him from acting in any manner prejudicial to the maintenance of public order. Thereafter the detenu was arrested on 18th June, 1997 and was served with the order of detention. The grounds of detention were served on the detenu on 20th June, 1997 together with a vernacular translation thereof. In the meanwhile on 5th June, 1997 the Police Commissioner reported to the State Government about the passing of the detention order. The report was considered by the State Government on 11t