Jobin Sebastian, J.

This writ petition is directed against an order of detention dated 24.11.2025 passed against the petitioner, Anandhu Shaji (herein after referred to as the 'detenu'), under Section 3 (1) of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act , 1988 (‘PITNDPS Act’ for brevity).

2. The records reveal that, on 17.09.2025, a proposal was submitted by the District Police Chief, Idukki, seeking initiation of proceedings against the detenu under Section 3 (1) of the PITNDPS Act before the jurisdictional authority, the 1st respondent. Altogether, five cases in which the detenu got involved have been considered by the jurisdictional authority for passing the detention order. Out of the said cases, the case registered with respect to the last prejudicial activity is Crime No.899/2025 of Nedumkandam Police Station, alleging commission of offences punishable under Sections 20 (b)(ii)B, and 29 of the NDPS Act.

3. We heard Sri. Arun Mathew Vadakkan, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, and Sri. K. A. Anas, the learned Government Pleader.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that Ext.P1 order was passed on improper