J U D G M E N T Jobin Sebastian, J.

This writ petition is directed against an order of detention dated

22.04.2025 passed against one Suraj Rai, S/o. Sankappa Rai, ('detenu' for the sake of brevity), under Section 3 (1) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (‘PITNDPS Act’ for brevity). After considering the opinion of the Advisory Board, the said order stands confirmed by the Government vide order dated 07.07.2025, and the detenu has been ordered to be detained for a period of one year with effect from the date of detention.

2. The records reveal that a proposal was submitted by the District Police Chief, Kasaragod, the 2nd respondent, on 31.12.2024, seeking initiation of proceedings against the detenu under Section 3 (1) of the PITNDPS Act before the jurisdictional authority. Altogether, three cases in which the detenu got involved have been considered by the jurisdictional authority for passing the impugned order of detention.

3. As evident from Ext.P1 order, out of the three cases considered, the case registered with respect to the last prejudicial activity against the detenu is crime No.156/2024 of Ullal Police Station, alle