ORDER

Dr. Anand, J.-We have heard the applicant who has appeared in person at length.

2. The applicant took voluntary retirement from the Indian Navy while holding the rank of a Captain on 27th October, 1987. While on his way to USA on May 30, 1988, he was detained at the Sahar International Airport, Bombay, His suitcase was taken away from him and he was taken to the Sahar Police Station and locked up. He was alleged to be carrying atomic and defence secrets with him. His successive applications for release on bail were rejected by the Metropolitan Magistrate, the Sessions Court and by the Bombay High Court. An order granting him bail on "medical grounds" was cancelled by this Court. After obtaining consent of the then Attorney General of India, Mr. K. Parasaran (respondent No. 1 herein) under Section 26(2) of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and authorisation from the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Department of Atomic Energy Mr. S.K. Bhandarkar (respondent No. 2 herein) for proceeding against the applicant and prosecuting him for the various offences alleged against him, he was committed by the learned committing Magistrate to stand his trial in the court of Sessions. Charges for offen