J U D G M E N T

Jobin Sebastian, J.

This writ petition is directed against an order of detention dated

24.11.2025 passed against one Akshay C. Aji (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). The petitioner herein is the brother of the detenu.

2. As evident from the records, it was on the basis of a proposal dated 16.08.2025, forwarded by the District Police Chief, Kottayam, that the jurisdictional authority, the 2nd respondent, initiated proceedings against the detenu under Section 3 (1) of the PITNDPS Act. Algother four 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.893/2025 of Kottayam West Police Station, alleging commission of offences punishable under Sections 20 (b)(ii)B and 29 of the NDPS Act.

3. We heard Sri. P. Mohamed Sabah, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, and Sri. K.A.Anas, the learned Government Pleader.

4. The learned counsel for the pet